Head Chef

As a Head Chef at Sodexo in Priory Hospital Bristol, 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.

Responsibilities

• Plan and cost menus using Recipe Online and Chef’s Work, ensuring meals meet contract requirements while staying within fixed food costs.
• Manage ordering and stock control, strictly using Sodexo-approved suppliers.
• Contribute to daily food preparation and bring innovation to the kitchen with creative concepts, healthy eating options, and sustainable menu ideas.
• Ensure full compliance with all health and safety, hygiene, fire safety, and COSHH regulations – and train your team accordingly.
• Monitor and record fridge, freezer, and hot holding temperatures in line with company policy and HACCP guidelines.
• Support occasional ad hoc or special functions, which may fall outside normal working hours.
• Demonstrate a genuine passion for food and exceptional customer service.
• Have 706/1 & 706/2 or equivalent culinary qualifications, plus RIPHH and IOSH certificates.
• Possess sound knowledge of Cook Chill Catering, HACCP principles, and Level 2 Food Safety practices.
• Strong communication skills, both written and spoken.
• A professional, respectful attitude and a positive approach to teamwork.
• Maintain high personal standards for hygiene, appearance, and conduct.

Benefits

• 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.

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