Senior Hospital Chef | Lead Kitchen for Patient Dining

Sodexo; Woking; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mental health resources

Employee Assistance Program

Health & wellbeing app

High street discounts

Salary finance tools

Retirement plan

Uniform provided

Learning & development

Cycle to Work

Flexible working

Competitive pay

Job summary

Nuffield Health Woking Hospital in Woking, GU21 4BY, is seeking a Senior Chef to prepare meals that support patient wellbeing and enhance dining experiences. You will manage the kitchen on shift and ensure every dish meets high standards in a fast-paced environment.

Join Sodexo to lead a kitchen team, uphold food safety, and contribute to patient and guest satisfaction with varied, seasonal menus and excellent service.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Chef, ideally at Sous Chef or shift-lead level.
• Strong culinary skills and a passion for fresh cooking, quality ingredients, and varied menus.
• Experience leading and developing kitchen teams, with ability to motivate others.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook fresh, high-quality meals for patients, staff and hospitality services.
• Lead kitchen on shift and deputise for management when required.
• Ensure food safety, hygiene, HACCP, COSHH and hospital standards are met.

Skills

Proven Chef experience

Shift-lead experience

Quality cooking

Food safety & HACCP

Team leadership

Communication skills

Education

Intermediate Food Hygiene (Level 3)

Job description

Nuffield Health Woking Hospital in Woking, GU21 4BY, is seeking a Senior Chef to prepare meals that support patient wellbeing and enhance dining experiences. You will manage the kitchen on shift and ensure every dish meets high standards in a fast-paced environment.

Join Sodexo to lead a kitchen team, uphold food safety, and contribute to patient and guest satisfaction with varied, seasonal menus and excellent service.