Patient Dining Chef

Sodexo; Oxford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mental health and wellbeing resources

Employee Assistance Programme (incl.财务

Free health & wellbeing app with 24/7虚

Discounts on high street brands for你

Salary finance tools and financial wel

Retirement savings plan and life insur

Full training and protective uniform

Learning and development opportunities

Cycle to Work scheme & volunteering

Flexible working and a dynamic team

Competitive pay

Job summary

As a Patient Dining Chef with Sodexo at Nuffield Health The Manor Hospital in Oxford, you’ll prepare high-quality meals for patients, visitors and staff, following recipes and dietary requirements. You’ll manage your own kitchen section, ensuring safety, hygiene and quality standards are met.

You’ll support stock control, maintain cleanliness, and train colleagues in a fast-paced hospital environment. A Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate and City & Guilds qualifications are preferred, with strong

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Chef de Partie or similar catering role, ideally within healthcare, hospitality or contract catering.
• Strong food preparation, cooking and presentation skills with attention to quality and consistency.
• Good understanding of food safety, hygiene and health & safety regulations.
• Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate (or equivalent), with relevant catering qualifications such as City & Guilds 706/1 & 706/2 or equivalent.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills, with a professional and approachable manner.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• A proactive, flexible and team-oriented approach, with the ability to support colleagues and adapt to changing business needs.
• Awareness of stock management, waste reduction and cost control principles.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook high-quality meals for patients, visitors and staff, following agreed recipes, dietary requirements and production schedules.
• Support the delivery of safe, hygienic and efficient food services in line with food safety legislation, company policies and hospital standards.
• Monitor food quality, portion control and presentation to ensure an excellent dining experience.
• Complete and maintain all required food safety, temperature and quality assurance records accurately.
• Assist with stock control, stock rotation, ordering, deliveries and inventory checks to minimise waste and maintain availability.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and organisation across all kitchen, storage and service areas.
• Support meal service operations and work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure services are delivered on time.
• Help train and support team members, while contributing to a positive, inclusive and customer-focused environment.

Skills

Chef de Partie experience

Healthcare catering

Food preparation skills

Communication skills

Team-oriented

Education

Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

City & Guilds 706/1 & 706/2

Job description

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Nuffield Health The Manor Hospital, Beech Road, Headington, Oxford, OX3 7RP

Healthy outcomes start with positive patient experiences.

• 37.5 hours per week
• Shift Pattern: 5 days out of 7

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Job Introduction

Bring your passion to the plate. Make a difference every day.

As a Patient Dining Chef with Sodexo at Nuffield Health The Manor Hospital in Oxford, you’ll play a vital role in preparing high-quality meals that support patient wellbeing and enhance the overall dining experience. You’ll be responsible for managing your own section of the kitchen, ensuring every dish meets our high standards. If you’re passionate about food, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and want to be part of a purpose-driven team — this is the role for you. Join Sodexo and be part of something greater. You belong in a team where you can act with purpose and thrive in your way.

What you’ll do:

• Prepare and cook high-quality meals for patients, visitors and staff, following agreed recipes, dietary requirements and production schedules.
• Support the delivery of safe, hygienic and efficient food services in line with food safety legislation, company policies and hospital standards.
• Monitor food quality, portion control and presentation to ensure an excellent dining experience.
• Complete and maintain all required food safety, temperature and quality assurance records accurately.
• Assist with stock control, stock rotation, ordering, deliveries and inventory checks to minimise waste and maintain availability.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and organisation across all kitchen, storage and service areas.
• Support meal service operations and work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure services are delivered on time.
• Help train and support team members, while contributing to a positive, inclusive and customer-focused environment.

What you bring:

• Previous experience in a Chef de Partie or similar catering role, ideally within healthcare, hospitality or contract catering.
• Strong food preparation, cooking and presentation skills with attention to quality and consistency.
• Good understanding of food safety, hygiene and health & safety regulations.
• Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate (or equivalent), with relevant catering qualifications such as City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or equivalent.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills, with a professional and approachable manner.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• A proactive, flexible and team-oriented approach, with the ability to support colleagues and adapt to changing business needs.
• Awareness of stock management, waste reduction and cost control principles.

What we offer:

Working at Sodexo isn’t just a job — it’s a chance to make a difference every day. You'll be part of a supportive team, act with purpose, and thrive in a role where your work matters. We also offer a range of benefits to support you and your loved ones:

• Mental health and wellbeing resources
• Employee Assistance Programme (including financial/legal advice & personal support)
• Free health & wellbeing app with 24/7 virtual GP access
• Discounts on high street brands for you and your family
• Salary finance tools and financial wellbeing resources
• Retirement savings plan and life insurance
• Full training and protective uniform provided.
• Opportunities to gain experience through learning and development.
• Cycle to Work scheme & volunteering opportunities.
• Flexible working and a dynamic team environment
• Competitive pay

We may close this advert early if we receive a high number of applications — so don’t wait!

About Sodexo

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.

We are committed tobeingan inclusive employer. We are a forces friendly employer.We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds, and identities.We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins.

We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer.We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations.We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.