Sous Chef

Sodexo Group; Woking; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a Sous Chef, where your culinary skills will shine in a fast-paced kitchen environment. This role offers the chance to prepare delicious dishes while mentoring junior chefs and ensuring the highest standards of food safety and quality. With a supportive workplace culture, you'll thrive in an environment that values your contributions and encourages professional growth. Enjoy competitive pay, flexible working options, and a range of benefits that prioritize your wellbeing. Bring your passion for cooking to a company dedicated to making a positive impact every day.

Benefits

Mental Health Resources

Employee Assistance Programme

Free Health & Wellbeing App

Discounts on High Street Brands

Retirement Savings Plan

Full Training Provided

Cycle to Work Scheme

Flexible Working Options

Qualifications

• At least 2 years’ experience as a chef.
• Passion for cooking and culinary excellence.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook dishes according to recipes.
• Train and mentor junior chefs and kitchen staff.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Culinary Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Culinary Arts

Job description

Healthy outcomes start with positive patient experiences.

• 37.5 Hours / 5 out of 7 days (alternate weekends)
• £14.00 per hour
• Holidays
• Location is Woking

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Job Introduction

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

As a Sous Chef at Sodexo in Nuffield Health Woking Hospital, Shores Road, Woking GU21 4BY, you will work under the guidance of the head chef and be responsible for managing a section of the kitchen, ensuring that all dishes are prepared to the highest standards. You will have a passion for cooking and a desire to learn and grow as a culinary professional. If you are a team player who works well under pressure, then join Sodexo and be part of something greater. You belong in a team where you can act with purpose and thrive in your own way.

What you’ll do:

• Prepare and cook dishes according to recipes and specifications
• Assist in menu planning and recipe development
• Train and mentor junior chefs and kitchen staff
• Comply with all Company and hospital policies and procedures, and statutory regulations, including health and safety, safe working practices, hygiene, cleanliness, fire, COSHH.
• Ensure the kitchen is clean and organised

What you bring:

• NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent) and at least 2 years’ experience as a chef
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent culinary skills and a passion for cooking
• Ability to communicate with co-workers and other departments with professionalism and respect.

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

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply now and bring your energy, purpose, and passion to Sodexo.

We may close this advert early if we receive a high number of applications — so don’t wait!

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.

Click here to read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture.

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.

Click here to read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture.