Casual Catering Assistant

Sodexo Group; Chesterfield; Remote; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training and protective uniform

Cycle to Work scheme

Flexible working

Discounts on high street brands

Mental health and wellbeing resources

Job summary

As a Food Service Assistant at Sodexo Group at Chesterfield Royal Hospital, you'll help prepare and serve nutritious meals to patients while maintaining a clean and safe dining environment. Your cheerful attitude and customer service will support patient wellbeing and enhance the hospital experience.

You'll work on a casual 0 hour contract at Chesterfield, with the opportunity to gain hands-on experience, training, and benefits while contributing to a supportive, patient-centered team.

Qualifications

• Experience in hospitality or catering settings preferred.
• Knowledge of basic food handling and hygiene practices.
• Ability to work on your feet during busy service periods.
• A friendly, professional attitude toward patients, visitors, and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Assist with setting up and serving meals from counters and steam tables.
• Clean and sanitise kitchen equipment and work areas to maintain hygiene.
• Follow recipes and portion guidance to ensure meal consistency.
• Break down and clean stations after service.

Skills

Food service

Customer service

Hygiene awareness

Teamwork

Job description

Healthy outcomes start with positive patient experiences.

• Catering Assistant


• Casual 0 Hour Contract


• £13.45 Per Hour


• Location is Chesterfield Royal Hospital, Chesterfield, S44 5BL

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Please take the time to read the attached job description

As a Food Service Assistant at Sodexo in Chesterfield Royal Hospital, you'll play an important part in preparing and serving nutritious, comforting meals that support patient recovery and wellbeing. You'll also help maintain a clean, safe environment in the kitchen and dining areas. With a cheerful attitude and great customer service, your presence can make a real difference in someone's day. 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:

• Assist with the setup and serving of hot and cold meals from counters and steam tables


• Clean and sanitise kitchen equipment and work areas to maintain hygiene standards


• Follow recipes and product instructions to ensure meal consistency and quality


• Break down and clean stations at the end of meal service

What you bring:

• A passion for delivering tasty, nutritious food with care


• A friendly, professional attitude and respect for patients, visitors, and colleagues


• Basic food-handling knowledge and hygiene awareness


• The ability to stay on your feet and work efficiently during busy service periods

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:

• Mental health and wellbeing resources


• Employee Assistance Programme (including financial/legal advice and personal support)


• Free health and 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 and volunteering opportunities.


• Flexible working and a dynamic team environment


• Competitive pay

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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 Onsite Food and FM Services, Benefits and Rewards Services and Personal and Home Services.

We are committed tobeingan 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 and 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.