Head Chef

Join our catering team at Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre.

Every meal matters.

In healthcare environments, food is about more than nutrition. It's about comfort, wellbeing and helping people feel cared for when they need it most.

From retirement living to specialist care settings, we serve fresh food with compassion, consistency and attention to detail.

This is food with purpose. And people who take pride in making every plate count.

At Elior Healthcare, the safety, dignity and wellbeing of the people we support is our priority. As part of our recruitment process, this role is subject to satisfactory references and an Enhanced DBS check (where applicable).

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday - No Evenings

As a Head Chef you will be combining hands-on culinary skills whilst managing and supporting a catering team as well as creating a platform for financial growth through cost control and culinary excellence.

Recruiting, training, supporting and people development to deliver an efficient, high quality service to Elior UK, customer and client

Maintaining, ordering and controlling food stocks within budget

Ensuring ongoing team communications, including building internal and external relationships, management reporting and client liaison to enable operational excellence

Accountable for COSHH, Food Safety, H&S, legal regulations, environmental policies and duty of care to customer and colleagues

Proven leadership ability with a proactive, hands-on approach

Genuine interest in customer service excellence

Focused on the front line

Catering experience essential with chef skills

2+ years experience as Sous Chef ready for their next step

At Elior, we believe people do their best work when they feel supported, valued and able to thrive . That's why we offer a benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, career, finances and life outside of work.

Free meals on shift

Flexible and part-time working opportunities

28 days holiday, increasing to 31 days after two years' service

Enhanced family, personal and compassionate leave policies

Paid volunteering days

Training, development and career progression opportunities

Pension scheme, life assurance and financial wellbeing support

Salary Advance, giving you access to a portion of your pay before payday

A supportive, inclusive culture where everyone can thrive

Plus access to Elior Spark, our enhanced wellbeing platform, offering support for you and your immediate family, including:

24/7 virtual GP appointments

Mental health support, counselling and therapy sessions

Physiotherapy services and second medical opinions

Online gym and workout programmes

Legal and financial advice

Nutrition, fitness and lifestyle guidance

Meditation and mindfulness resources

Dedicated wellbeing helplines and expert support whenever you need it

At Elior, over 10,000 colleagues come together every day with one purpose: to enrich lives everywhere, every day.

We're proud that 87% of our colleagues are proud to work here — and we think that's because people are given the support, trust and opportunities they need to thrive.

Don't tick every box? Don't rule yourself out. We're looking for people with potential, passion and the right attitude, not just a checklist of experience.

We're committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels they belong. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, just let us know.