Patient Dining Chef De Partie – Vital Hospital Kitchen

Sodexo; Oxford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meal on shift

Uniform provided

Job summary

As a Chef de Partie with Sodexo at Nuffield Health The Manor Hospital in Oxford, you’ll manage your own section, preparing high-quality meals for patients and staff and ensuring outstanding dining standards. You’ll thrive in a fast-paced hospital kitchen and play a key role in patient wellbeing.

You’ll work 37.5 hours per week over 5 days, with shifts 10:00-19:00 (Mon-Sat) and 07:00-15:00 on Sundays, supporting a patient-centred, collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Chef de Partie or similar role, ideally healthcare or contract catering.
• Strong food preparation and presentation skills with attention to quality.
• Knowledge of food safety, hygiene and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook high-quality meals for patients, visitors and staff following recipes and dietary requirements.
• Support safe, hygienic and efficient services in line with policies and hospital standards.
• Monitor food quality, portion control and presentation to ensure a great dining experience.
• Maintain records for food safety and quality checks accurately.
• Assist with stock control, ordering, deliveries and inventory checks to minimise waste.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization across kitchen, storage and service areas.
• Support meal service operations and work with colleagues to ensure on-time services.
• Train and support team members while contributing to a positive environment.

Skills

Food preparation

Cooking

Food hygiene

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

As a Chef de Partie with Sodexo at Nuffield Health The Manor Hospital in Oxford, you’ll manage your own section, preparing high-quality meals for patients and staff and ensuring outstanding dining standards. You’ll thrive in a fast-paced hospital kitchen and play a key role in patient wellbeing.

You’ll work 37.5 hours per week over 5 days, with shifts 10:00-19:00 (Mon-Sat) and 07:00-15:00 on Sundays, supporting a patient-centred, collaborative team.