Chef De Partie

Chef de Partie – Healthcare Catering

Nuffield Parkside Hospital (via Sodexo)

£17.16 per hour

7-hour shifts (flexible – mornings or evenings based on hospital needs)

We’re looking for a skilled and reliable Chef dePartie to join our catering team within a busy healthcare environment. This is a great opportunity to work in a professional kitchen where quality, safety, and patient care are at the heart of everything you do.

What you’ll be doing

• Preparing and delivering high-quality meals for patients, staff, and visitors
• Following standard recipes, production schedules, and dietary requirements
• Maintaining excellent hygiene and food safety standards at all times
• Supporting stock control, deliveries, and kitchen organization
• Completing food safety checks and required documentation
• Assisting with menu planning, meal service, and kitchen operations
• Deputizing for senior chefs when required
• Ensuring meals are well-presented and portion-controlled

What we’re looking for

• Previous experience in a similar chef role
• Strong culinary and presentation skills
• Knowledge of food hygiene and safety standards (Level 2 minimum)
• Relevant qualifications (e.g. City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or equivalent)
• Good communication skills and a team-focused approach
• Ability to work efficiently in a structured, fast-paced environment

Why join?

• Consistent 7-hour shifts with flexibility
• Work in a supportive, professional healthcare setting
• Opportunities for training and development
• Be part of a team delivering high standards of patient care

What we offer

Working at Sodexoisn’t just a job — it’s a chance to make a difference every day. You'll be partof a supportive team, act with purpose, and thrive in a role where your workmatters. We also offer a range of benefits to support you and your loved ones:

• Mental health and well being resources
• Employee Assistance Programme (including financial/legal advice & personal support)
• Free health & well being app with 24/7 virtual GP access
• Discounts on high street brands for you and your family
• Salary finance tools and financial well being 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 ofsomething greater? Apply now and bring your energy, purpose, and passion toSodexo.

We may close this advert early if we receive a highnumber of applications — so don’t wait!

About Sodexo

At Sodexo, our purposeis to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life forall.As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, weoperate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through ourunique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & RewardsServices and Personal & Home Services.

We are committedto being an inclusive employer. We are a forces friendly employer.Wewelcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety ofexperiences, backgrounds, and identities.We encourage our employees toget involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents &Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations andOrigins.

We’re a DisabilityConfident Leader employer.We’re committed to changing attitudes towardsdisability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil theiraspirations.We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidateswith disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.

Click here to readmore about what we do to promote an inclusive culture.

Sodexo Disability,Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins.