Executive Culinary Director

2 days ago


Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom Sodexo Group Full time

As a Head Chef at Sodexo, you will utilize your passion for cooking and exceptional organizational skills to lead the culinary team that prepares meals for patients, staff, and visitors at Nuffield Health Cambridge. This role presents an opportunity to enhance the quality of life for those we serve.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Oversee the preparation, production, and presentation of food to the highest standard, taking into account nutritional needs and environmental impact.
  • Plan and price menu items, manage supplies, and maintain accurate records and accounts.
  • Comply with Sodexo's policies, hospital procedures, and statutory regulations, including health and safety, safe working practices, hygiene, cleanliness, fire, COSHH.
  • Support staff orientation and team training and development.
  • Experience in menu planning and food production.

What We Offer:

  • Access to mental health and wellbeing support through our online platform.
  • Employee Assistance Programme for everyday issues or larger problems.
  • Free health and wellbeing app with rewards for maintaining a healthy lifestyle, including access to a 24hr virtual GP and various services.
  • Sodexo Discounts Scheme for great deals 24/7.
  • Money Insights and financial benefits via the Salary Finance Platform.
  • Opportunity to save for your future through the Sodexo Retirement Plan.
  • Death-in-Service benefit for colleagues who pass away while employed by Sodexo.
  • Opportunities for career growth and development through various learning tools.
  • Cycle to Work Scheme to support a healthy environment and lifestyle.
  • Volunteering Opportunities to support worthwhile causes in our communities.
  • A dynamic and flexible work environment with competitive compensation.

We are a Disability Confident Leader employer, committed to changing attitudes towards disability and ensuring disabled people have the chance to fulfill their aspirations. We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the role.



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