Sous Chef

Sodexo Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mental health resources

Employee Assistance Programme

Free health & wellbeing app with 24/7-

Discounts on high street brands

Salary finance tools

Retirement savings plan

Full training and protective uniform

Learning and development opportunities

Cycle to Work scheme

Flexible working

Competitive pay

Job summary

Nuffield Health Parkside Hospital in Wimbledon, London, is seeking an enthusiastic Sous Chef to lead the kitchen team and oversee production for patients, staff and visitors. You will ensure meals meet high standards of quality, safety and dietary requirements, while maintaining a positive dining experience.

The role involves coordinating daily food production, supervising staff, controlling costs and upholding HACCP and COSHH compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience as Sous Chef or Senior Chef in a busy, high-volume kitchen.
• Ability to lead and develop kitchen teams and deliver high-quality meals.
• Good knowledge of food hygiene, HACCP and safety standards.
• Proficient in basic office software for menu planning and records.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the kitchen team to prepare high-quality meals for patients and staff.
• Coordinate daily production aligned with menus and dietary requirements.
• Maintain hygiene, safety, and quality checks and records.
• Assist with stock control, ordering and portion management to manage costs.
• Collaborate with Chef Manager to deliver efficient, customer-focused service.
• Train and develop staff; lead by example.

Skills

Sous Chef experience

High-volume catering

Food hygiene

English proficiency

Education

Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

Nuffield Health Parkside Hospital, Wimbledon, London, SW19 5NX

Healthy outcomes start with positive patient experiences.

37.5 hours per week

Shift Pattern: any 5 days out of 7

Example of shift times: 6 am - 2 pm / 8 am - 4 pm / 11 am - 7 pm

Free Parking (off site) / meal on shift / uniform provided

permanent contract

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Job Introduction

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

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.

What you bring:

• 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.

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

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.

Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins.