Chef

Healthy outcomes start with positive patient experiences.

• 37.5 Hours / 5 out of 7 days / any shift between 06:00-19:00

• £13.17 Per Hour (Weekend Enhancements - Saturday £17.78 Per Hour Sunday £22.26 Per Hour)

• Discounted Meals / Discounted Bus Travel / Pension / Blue Light Card

• Holidays

• Location is North Devon District Hospital

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Please take the time to read the attached job description

Job Introduction

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

As a Chef at Sodexo in [Hospital Name], you’ll play a vital role in preparing high-quality meals that support patient wellbeing and enhance the overall dining experience. You’ll be responsible for managing your own section of the kitchen, ensuring every dish meets our high standards. If you’re passionate about food, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and want to be part of a purpose-driven team — this is the role for you. 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

• Responsible for providing and maintaining a good standard of catering for patient's staff and visitors.

• Maintaining an efficient workplace to reduce waste and promote an environmentally sound area.

• Provision of special dietary meals and supplements as requested by the dietary team.

• Ensuring security of stores, equipment and premises.

• To assist with Front of House hot snack bar and carving duties in the restaurant.

• To assist new starter inductions on the “buddy” program.

• Any other duties as deemed appropriate by the line manager.

• Respect the equality & Diversity of other staff and customers

• Work in a manner to promote engagement and team work

What you bring

Essential

• Commercial food preparation experience

• Experience of working as part of a team

• Organised

• Good numeracy & literacy skills

• Ability to communicate at all levels

• Ability to always comply with service requirements in line with client policies.

• Awareness of Health and Safety legislation

• Awareness of Food safety Legislation

• Undertake training as and when required.

• High standards of personal hygiene

• City & Guilds /NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Desirable

• Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate.

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 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.

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.

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