Head Chef

Head Chef

Location

Nuffield Health

The Vale Hospital, Ty Hensol, Hensol Castle Park, Pontyclun

Pay

£15.00 per hour

Hours

37.5 per week, worked across 5 days in 7

Weekend pattern

You’ll only be scheduled for 1weekend in every 3, ensuring plenty of regular weekends free

Overtime

Extra overtime shifts are available fort hose who want them

Benefits

Free parking, free meal on shift, sociable hours

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About the Role

As Head Chef, you’ll bring passion, creativity, and leadership to a kitchen that makes a real difference to patients every day. You’ll oversee food preparation, maintain high standards, and help shape a positive, supportive team culture

What You’ll Do

• Lead the on‑site catering team
• Prepare and cook meals to recipe and quality standards
• Contribute to menu planning and recipe development
• Support, guide, and train junior chefs and kitchen staff
• Ensure full compliance with health & safety, hygiene, COSHH, and fire safety regulations
• Maintain a clean, organised, and efficient kitchen environment

What You Bring

• City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 (or equivalent)
• Level 3 Food Safety
• Strong culinary skills and a genuine passion for cooking
• Ability to perform well under pressure
• Clear communication and a collaborative approach

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

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.