Chef Manager - Healthcare

at  Sodexo

YOU CARE FOR OUR PATIENTS. WE CARE FOR YOUR CAREER.

As a Chef Manager for Sodexo based on site at Priory Hospital Kneesworth, you are also a natural leader and a food safety expert. Your passion for food and organizational excellence will lead an entire food and beverage production. You’ll lead a team who pride themselves on delivering a high-quality service to patients and staff 365 days a year. This is a hands-on chef management role, and you will get involved in the day-to-day kitchen duties; be prepared and happy to get involved!
This really is an awesome environment to work in; you will ooze passion to deliver exceptional customer service that builds valuable long-term relationships with colleagues, customers and clients. You’ll be an inspirational leader who loves getting the best from your team and supporting them to be the best they can be.
This is a great opportunity for a patient focused individual to join a world leading food and facilities management company, which can offer unrivalled opportunities for career progression. It would suit an experienced Chef with great people and communication skills looking for a rewarding management opportunity.
Join Sodexo and be part of something greater. You belong in a team where you can act with purpose and thrive in your own way.

Main ResponsibilitiesWhat you’ll do:

• Manage and develop a customer focussed patient and staff catering service provided at The Priory Hospital
• Ensure that the patient catering service is delivered to the contractual agreement in an efficient and effective manner.
• Cover service requirements in the absence of the daily chef in the onsite kitchens
• Ensure services remain within budgetary remit.
• Responsible for compliance on food and H&S legislation
• Recruit, motivate and manage the catering staff, ensuring they are fully trained and developed for the roles they hold.
• Actively participate in and, where necessary, lead local catering focus groups, and will be responsible for setting up catering user forums and alternative methods of communicating effectively with employees.
• Liaising with site client and dietitians

For a full list of responsibilities please view the attached job description

The Ideal CandidateWhat you bring

• Proven experience of leading a team within a comparable service environment, Healthcare experience desirable but not essential
• Financial awareness and understanding - cost control, revenues & margin within a Catering service.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, visitors, colleagues, clients.
• Ability to work independently, flexibly, and professionally – dealing with stressful and changeable situations.
• Experience of delivering relevant training, using company guidelines
• Understanding of relevant Health and Safety, Employment, and other legislative requirements
• Strong attention to detail and adherence to standards
• Proven IT skills, ability to demonstrate working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel and Outlook)
• Ability to deal with stressful situations with a flexible approach to the role.
• Analyse problems analytically, develop opportunities and implement innovative solutions.
• Food Safety Level 3

Main ResponsibilitiesWhat you’ll do:

• Manage and develop a customer focussed patient and staff catering service provided at The Priory Hospital
• Ensure that the patient catering service is delivered to the contractual agreement in an efficient and effective manner.
• Cover service requirements in the absence of the daily chef in the onsite kitchens
• Ensure services remain within budgetary remit.
• Responsible for compliance on food and H&S legislation
• Recruit, motivate and manage the catering staff, ensuring they are fully trained and developed for the roles they hold.
• Actively participate in and, where necessary, lead local catering focus groups, and will be responsible for setting up catering user forums and alternative methods of communicating effectively with employees.
• Liaising with site client and dietitian

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. You’ll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we offer:

• Great site to work on - Flexible and dynamic work environment, sociable hours!
• Free Uniform
• Heavily subsidised meal on duty
• Free onsite parking
• Access to ongoing training and development programs
• Countless opportunities to grow within the company