Job Introduction
Job Description
Healthy outcomes start with positive patient experiences.
* 40 hours per week, 5 over 7 days
* £34000-£35000
* Parking / Meals / Uniform / Blue Light Card / Perks
* Holidays
* Location is CM15 8EH
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Job Introduction
Lead with flavour. Inspire through service.
As a Chef Manager at Sodexo in Nuffield Health Brentwood Hospital, Shenfield Road, Brentwood, CM15 8EH, 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:
* Order all provisions in line with Sodexo ordering policy using Recipe on Line; for non-food goods, use nominated Sodexo suppliers.
* Ensure all kitchen and food service areas are kept clean and well-maintained; report any defaults to the client and helpdesk, ensuring the completion of outstanding issues.
* Complete all Sodexo SMS paperwork, including temperatures, electrical checks, COSHH, HACCP, etc.
* Pass all internal and external audits such as Safeguard, EHO, and Nuffield audits.
* Manage the team to achieve desired results, driving service excellence and delivering quality.
* Train all team members using Sodexo GREAT training cards, induction, Nuffield training, passport training, and competency observations.
* Ensure weekly rotas are completed within the correct timeframe, and manage labor within budget agreements.
* Complete daily and monthly billing.
* Perform daily cashing up in accordance with Sodexo’s trading procedures.
* Close accounts at agreed times.
* Comply with any reasonable requests made by your line manager within the required timeframe.
* Complete any reasonable requests from Nuffield within the required timeframe.
* Handle HR issues in accordance with training.
* Manage emails and correspondence in a timely and professional manner.
* Liaise with the hospital director and client’s team.
* Work in line with IIP Gold standards and maintain site accreditation.
* Manage grounds maintenance and window cleaning according to specifications and within the correct timeframe.
* Provide client quotations and manage subcontractors if successful.
* Manage the Costa account and ensure compliance.
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:
o Cook Chill Catering
o HACCP principles
o 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!
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