Senior Chef
Be part of something greater.
- Job reference: SDX/TP/1113012/157373
- Location: Arnold
- Job type: Full Time
- Salary: £14.00 - £15.00 per hour plus Sodexo Benefits
- Closing date: 26 May 2026
About the role
Healthy outcomes start with positive patient experiences.
- 37.5 Hours per week / 5 days in 7
- £14.00 - £15.00 per hour + Sodexo Benefits
- Free Parking on Site / Free Meal on Shift
- Location is Priory Hospital Arnold
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Please take the time to read the attached job description
Due to an expansion on our contract we are adding to our team.
Lead with flavour. Inspire through service.
As a Senior Chef at Sodexo in Priory Hospital Arnold, you’ll take charge of planning, preparing, and delivering high-quality meals on a daily basis. You'll also support internal and external Sodexo catering events, ensuring everything meets the highest standards in line with client expectations and service level agreements. This is a role where your leadership, creativity, and passion for food truly make an impact. 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:
- Plan and cost menus using Recipe Online and Chef’s Work, ensuring meals meet contract requirements while staying within fixed food costs
- Manage ordering and stock control, strictly using Sodexo-approved suppliers
- Contribute to daily food preparation and bring innovation to the kitchen with creative concepts, healthy eating options, and sustainable menu ideas
- Ensure full compliance with all health and safety, hygiene, fire safety, and COSHH regulations — and train your team accordingly
- Monitor and record fridge, freezer, and hot holding temperatures in line with company policy and HACCP guidelines
- Support occasional ad hoc or special functions, which may fall outside normal working hours
What you bring:
- A genuine passion for food and exceptional customer service
- 706/1 & 706/2 or equivalent culinary qualifications, plus RIPHH and IOSH certificates
- Sound knowledge of:
- Cook Chill Catering
- HACCP principles
- Level 2 Food Safety practices
- Strong communication skills, both written and spoken
- A professional, respectful attitude and a positive approach to teamwork
- High personal standards for hygiene, appearance, and conduct
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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KEY BENEFITS
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Advice and guidance
Get help with legal, financial, personal or work issues whenever you need it. -
Pension Plan
Save effectively for your future when you join the Sodexo Pension Plan. -
Wellbeing support
Unlimited access to online support for your mental health, 24/7. -
Generous leave
For holidays, care needs or major life events, we’ll help you rest and recharge. -
Discounts and savings
Enjoy great deals from leading retailers and use our Bike to Work scheme -
Virtual GP
24-hour access to video or phone consultations for you and your family.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
At our company, we believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. Roles at Sodexo are designed to empower individuals from all backgrounds. We are committed to creating an environment that values equity and supports the growth of all employees, ensuring that everyone can contribute to and benefit from our collective success.
Social Impact
Ever since we started, we’ve had a clear purpose – to do some good in our communities through helping people. Today, that purpose is still a huge part of who we are. And every one of our colleagues helps that happen.
We’re committed to volunteering our time, resources, skills and knowledge – more than 50% of colleagues contribute to thousands of volunteer hours every year. And our Charitable Foundation has now donated over £9 million to charities and good causes across the country.
Arnold, United Kingdom, NG5 8PT
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