Senior Chef

Job Introduction

Job Description

Healthy outcomes start with positive patient experiences.

• 37.5 hours per week. Monday - Sunday, 5 out of 7 days
• £16.50 per hour + Sodexo Benefits
• Parking / Meals / Uniform / Blue Light Card / Perks 
• Holidays
• Location is BS16 1EQ 

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Job Introduction

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

As a Senior Chef at Sodexo in Priory Bristol, Heath House Lane, Stapleton, Bristol BS16 1EQ, 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:

• Plans, prepares, and cooks meals, considering special requests or dietary requirements.

• Ensures compliance with the company’s Food Safety policies, guidelines, and statutory regulations.

• Takes full shift responsibility for the catering operation in the absence of the Head Chef.

• Manages stock control efficiently, including ordering food products and checking/reconciling deliveries.

• Monitors and adapts food production to minimize food waste.

• Researches, develops, and creates varied menus that adhere to healthy eating guidelines and cater to dietary needs.

• Provides variety and choice for service users, considering dietary, nutritional, and religious requirements, and adapts diets as needed.

• Responsible for maintaining food safety standards and kitchen cleaning.

• Experienced in producing meals for large groups on time and within budget.

• Supervises catering staff, ensuring quality of work meets operational standards, including food safety and cleanliness.

What you bring:

• Numerate, literate, and qualified to NVQ2 or equivalent, with a basic qualification in food hygiene.

• Organizes and prioritizes own workload within established procedures.

• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.

• Ability to monitor costs and liaise with suppliers.

• Strong organizational and time management skills.

• Knowledge of specialized diets (e.g., Dysphagia, Allergens) may be required.

• First-class customer service skills.

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.

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.