Patient Dining Chef — Flexible Hours, Purposeful Kitchen

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

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