Job Introduction
Weekend Chef
Nuffield Health Bristol Hospital, 3 Clifton Hill, Clifton, Bristol BS8 1BN
Healthy outcomes start with positive patient experiences.
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£14.00 per hour + Sodexo benefits
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17.5 hours per weekend
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Working pattern: Saturday: 7am - 7pm and Sunday: 7am – 1pm
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Free meals during shifts / Discounted gym membership / Uniforms provided
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Job Introduction
Bring your passion to the plate. Make a difference every day.
As a Weekend Chef with Sodexo at Nuffield Health Bristol Hospital, you’ll play a vital role in preparing high-quality meals that support patient wellbeing and enhance the overall dining experience. You’ll be responsible for managing your own section of the kitchen, ensuring every dish meets our high standards. If you’re passionate about food, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and want to be part of a purpose-driven team — this is the role for you. Join Sodexo and be part of something greater. You belong in a team where you can act with purpose and thrive in your way.
What you’ll do:
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Prepare, cook and present nutritious, high-quality meals for patients, visitors and colleagues in line with menu specifications.
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Ensure all food is prepared, stored and served in accordance with food safety, health and safety, and infection prevention standards.
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Maintain a clean, safe and organised kitchen, ensuring equipment and work areas meet the highest hygiene standards.
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Support stock control, including stock takes, correct storage, stock rotation and minimising food waste.
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Work collaboratively with the wider catering and healthcare teams to deliver an excellent dining experience and meet dietary requirements.
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Respond promptly to feedback, report any food safety or operational issues, and support continuous improvement.
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Complete all required training and maintain high standards of professionalism, attendance and personal hygiene.
What you bring:
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A Food Safety Level 2 qualification (or equivalent); a professional cookery qualification is desirable.
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Previous experience preparing and cooking food in a professional kitchen, ideally within healthcare, hospitality or contract catering.
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A strong understanding of food hygiene, health and safety, allergen management and infection control practices.
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A passion for producing high-quality, nutritious meals with excellent attention to detail.
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The ability to work efficiently in a busy environment, prioritise tasks and remain calm under pressure.
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A positive, flexible and team-focused approach, with good communication and listening skills.
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A commitment to delivering excellent service and making a positive difference to the experience of patients, visitors and colleagues.
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:
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Mental health and wellbeing resources
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Employee Assistance Programme (including financial/legal advice & personal support)
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Free health & wellbeing app with 24/7 virtual GP access
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Discounts on high street brands for you and your family
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Salary finance tools and financial wellbeing resources
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Retirement savings plan and life insurance
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Full training and protective uniform provided.
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Opportunities to gain experience through learning and development.
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Cycle to Work scheme & volunteering opportunities.
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Flexible working and a dynamic team environment
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Competitive pay
Ready to be part of something greater? Apply now and bring your energy, purpose, and passion to Sodexo.
We may close this advert early if we receive a high number of applications — so don’t wait!
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.
