Chef – £13.74 per hour, 35 hours per week, 5 days out of 7, shift pattern with 1 weekend every 3 weeks. Location: Nuffield Health Leicester Hospital, Scraptoft Lane, Leicester, LE5 1HY.
Job Introduction
As a Chef at Sodexo in Nuffield Health Leicester Hospital, you will prepare high‑quality meals that support patient wellbeing and enhance the overall dining experience. You will manage your section of the kitchen, ensuring every dish meets our high standards, and thrive in a fast‑paced, purpose‑driven team.
What you’ll do
- Prepare and cook meals in line with recipes, production schedules and food standards.
- Support the delivery of food services to patients, staff and visitors.
- Ensure all food is produced safely, hygienically and to the highest quality standards.
- Maintain stock control, rotation and storage procedures.
- Assist with menu planning, ordering and receiving deliveries.
- Prepare special dietary meals as required.
- Support meal service and ensure excellent presentation at all times.
- Maintain a clean, safe and organised kitchen environment in line with Health & Safety regulations.
- Complete audit and quality documentation as required.
- Support training and supervision of junior team members.
- Build strong working relationships with colleagues and contribute to a positive team culture.
What you bring
- Essential
- Previous experience in a similar chef role.
- Strong culinary and food presentation skills.
- Good communication and customer service skills.
- Financial awareness and understanding of stock control.
- City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 (or equivalent).
- Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate.
- Desirable
- Level 3 Food Hygiene Certificate.
- Diet Cook's Certificate.
What we offer
- Mental health and wellbeing resources.
- Employee Assistance Programme (financial/legal advice and personal support).
- Free health and 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 for learning and development.
- Cycle to Work scheme and volunteering opportunities.
- Flexible working and a dynamic team environment.
- Competitive pay.
We welcome applications from all backgrounds and encourage a diverse workforce.
