Sous Chef

Sodexo; Greater London; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mental health resources

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Free health and wellbeing app access

Discounts on high street brands

Full training and protective uniform

Cycle to Work scheme

Flexible working

Competitive pay

Job summary

Sodexo at Nuffield Health Parkside Hospital site is seeking a Sous Chef to lead the kitchen, coordinate daily production and ensure meals meet high standards of quality and dietary requirements. The role focuses on safety, cost control and staff development, delivering a positive dining experience for patients and staff.

You will work closely with the Chef Manager in a fast-paced environment, maintaining accuracy, hygiene and customer-focused service while upholding hospital and Sodexo standards.

Qualifications

• Leads kitchen team to deliver high-quality meals.
• Strong knowledge of HACCP and COSHH requirements.
• Excellent knowledge of food hygiene and safety standards.
• Clear written and spoken English and good customer service.
• Comfort with budgeting, portion control and stock management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the kitchen team in preparing and delivering high-quality meals for patients, staff and visitors.
• Coordinate daily food production, ensuring meals meet menus and dietary requirements.
• Maintain high standards of food quality, hygiene and safety, completing checks and records.
• Support stock control, ordering and portion management to manage costs.
• Work with Chef Manager to provide efficient, customer-focused service and respond to daily needs.
• Develop and supervise the kitchen team, promoting best practice.

Skills

Leadership

Team supervision

Food safety

English communication

IT skills (Word/Excel)

Education

Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

As a Sous Chef with Sodexo at Nuffield Health Parkside Hospital site, you'll play an important role in delivering high-quality, nutritious and beautifully presented meals for patients, staff and visitors. You'll help lead the kitchen team, coordinate daily fresh food production and ensure every meal meets our high standards for quality, safety and special dietary requirements. With your culinary expertise, strong organisation and passion for great service, you'll help create a positive dining experience that makes a real difference to patients and their wellbeing. Join us and bring your skills to a role where great food has a meaningful purpose. 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:

• Lead and support the kitchen team in preparing and delivering high-quality meals for patients, staff and restaurant services.
• Coordinate daily food production, ensuring meals are prepared accurately and in line with agreed menus and special dietary requirements.
• Maintain high standards of food quality, presentation, hygiene and safety, completing all required checks and records.
• Support effective stock control, ordering and portion management, helping to maintain availability while managing food costs.
• Work closely with the Chef Manager and wider team to deliver an efficient, customer-focused service and respond to changing daily requirements.
• Support and develop the kitchen team through effective supervision, training and leading by example.
• Ensure kitchen operations meet all relevant hospital, company and legislative standards, including HACCP, COSHH, temperature controls and audit requirements.
• Previous experience in a similar Sous Chef or Senior Chef role, ideally within a busy, high-volume catering environment.
• Excellent culinary, craft and presentation skills, with pride in producing consistently high-quality food.
• Good knowledge of food hygiene and safety, with a Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate (or willingness to obtain one).
• Strong communication and customer service skills, with a professional and approachable manner.
• Good financial awareness, including an understanding of food costs, stock control, portion management and working within budgets.
• Strong IT and computer skills, including confidence using systems such as Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Good written and spoken English, with strong organisation, attention to detail and the ability to remain calm and effective under pressure.

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 to being an 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.

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.

Benefits

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