Job Description

We'relooking for a talented and organised Chef to join our catering teamat Nuffield Health Shrewsbury Hospital, working in partnershipwith Sodexo. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a professionalkitchen delivering high-quality, nutritious meals to patients, staff, andvisitors in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
What You'll Do

• Prepare and cook meals following Sodexo's internal recipe system to exact specifications.
• Maintain high food hygiene and safety standards, completing all HACCP, COSHH, and temperature records.
• Order provisions in line with Sodexo policy and manage stock efficiently.
• Keep all kitchen and service areas clean, tidy, and well maintained, reporting any maintenance issues promptly.
• Complete all required Sodexo documentation and app-based checks (cleaning rotas, SMS, allergen reports, etc.).
• Plan menus, manage allergens, and print weekly allergy reports.
• Lead by example - ensuring recipes and specifications are consistently followed.
• Support team training through Sodexo's GREAT training and competency checks.
• Communicate effectively with your team via daily huddles and meetings.
• Assist with rota planning, cashing up, billing, and compliance with Sodexo trading procedures.
• Support weekend or special function cover as required.

What We're Looking For

• Level 3 Food Safety Certificate (essential)
• FSA Allergy Trained
• Health & Safety Management knowledge
• Strong organisational skills and ability to deliver on time
• Experience leading a small kitchen team
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Competent computer skills (Microsoft Office, apps, and digital systems)
• Proven experience in a fast-paced catering or healthcare kitchen

What We Offer

• 13.50 per hour
• 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday
• Free meal while on shift
• Uniform provided and laundered
• Free on-site parking
• Enhanced weekend pay rates
• Supportive team environment with training and career development opportunities

Performance Goals

• Achieve a 5-star EHO audit
• Maintain Green Safeguard status
• Deliver positive patient satisfaction and audit results
• Ensure monthly P&L remains in profit

Ifyou're passionate about great food, high standards, and teamwork - and want tomake a difference in a rewarding healthcare environment - we'd love to hearfrom you.
What we offer:
Workingat 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 rolewhere your work matters. We also offer a range of benefits to support you andyour 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 tobe part of something greater? Apply now and bring your energy, purpose, andpassion to Sodexo.
We may close this advert early if we receive a highnumber of applications - so don't wait!
AboutSodexo
AtSodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build abetter life for all. As the global leader in services that improve theQuality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumerseach day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services,Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.
We arecommitted to being an inclusive employer. We are a forces friendlyemployer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diversevariety of experiences, backgrounds, and identities. We encourage ouremployees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, SodexoParents & Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together,Generations and Origins.
We're aDisability Confident Leader employer. We're committed to changingattitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chanceto fulfil their aspirations. We run a Disability Confident interviewscheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteriafor the job.
Click here to read more aboutwhat we do to promote an inclusive culture.
SodexoDisability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins.
Attached documents
Salary 13.50 per hour plus Sodexo Benefits
Frequency Hourly
Job Reference SDX/TP/2245345/149067
Contract Type Permanent - Full Time
Closing Date 26 October, 2025
Job Category Chefs
Business Unit UK Healthcare - Frontline
Location Shrewsbury, United Kingdom
No. of positions 1
Posted on 10 October, 2025

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