Sous Chef - Health and Care

Job Introduction

Be the best thing about someone’s worst day.

As a Sous Chef for Sodexo at Nuffield Hospital St. Bartholomews London, your passion for food and organizational excellence will lead an entire food and beverage production. This is a chance to make a positive impact, all while getting an opportunity to advance your career with a global leader in services! 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.

Sodexo has a long partnership with Nuffield Health spanning many years and supports its aim to build a healthier nation and reach more people in communities in London and across the UK. As a Sous Chef you will join our dedicated catering team, who produce outstanding food using the finest and freshest ingredients in this exclusive innovative private healthcare environment. The food offer will include patient dining – cook to order, special diets and staff restaurant. We put our dedication to fabulous food in the spotlight to showcase what our talented team can do!

The ideal candidate will have proven experience in a similar environment, be customer facing, and have a passion for innovation, who is skilled in fresh food delivery and passionate about food.

As this is a busy hospital environment open every day 365 days per year, the ability to work on a rotating schedule, including weekends, is essential. It’s an opportunity to work within an industry that makes a real difference; at Sodexo, we provide exceptional opportunities for your growth and development!

What you'll do:

• Coordinate Meal Production: Manage the preparation of all meals, ensuring that special dietary requirements for patients are met.
• Monitor and Record Temperature Checks: Complete and document all necessary temperature checks for food and equipment.
• Ensure Adequate Stock Levels: Maintain agreed stock levels, ensuring a sufficient supply of goods to meet the needs of both the restaurant and patients.
• Manage Patient Meal Delivery: Oversee the timely and accurate delivery of patient meals to ward areas.
• Adhere to Safety and Compliance Standards: Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, company policies, and safety standards in the provision of patient meal services.
• Conduct Quality Control Audits: Perform routine quality control audits to measure the performance of all aspects of catering services.
• Train and Manage Staff: Train all catering staff on proper procedures, including machinery use, and manage staff performance to achieve high service standards.

For a full list of responsibilities please view the attached job description

What you bring:

• Food Hygiene Certificate level 3 - preferable
• Well-developed English language skills (written and spoken)
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to be an effective team player.
• Flexible, with the ability to work under pressure; able to cope with a demanding fluctuating service.
• Experience within high volume catering.
• Previous experience at Sous chef level and shift leadership
• Excellent culinary skills
• Strong problem solving and organizational skills.
• Strong leadership and communication skills with all stakeholders
• Good IT skills with knowledge of word and excel.
• High standards of personal presentation
• Experience with Food Allergies, Special Diets and Labelling

What we offer:

£32,000pa to £35,000pa + excellent benefits package

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. You’ll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we offer:

• Great site to work on - Flexible and dynamic work environment.
• Free Uniform
• Free meal on duty
• Competitive compensation
• Access to ongoing training and development programs
• Countless opportunities to grow within the company.

We also offer Sodexo Discounts site promoting discounted mobile phone tariffs, savings across restaurant chains and days out, where you and your family can save money on everything from your weekly food shop to the latest cinema blockbuster and much more!

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!

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.