Casual Catering Assistant

Sodexo; Hasland; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mental health resources

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Free health and wellbeing app with 24/

Discounts on brands

Salary finance tools

Retirement savings plan

Full training and protective uniform

Learning and development opportunities

Cycle to Work scheme

Flexible working

Competitive pay

Job summary

Sodexo in Chesterfield Royal Hospital is seeking a Food Service Assistant to help prepare and serve nutritious meals, support patient recovery and wellbeing, and maintain a clean, safe kitchen and dining environment.

Join a friendly team, deliver great customer service, follow recipes, assist with meal service and uphold high hygiene standards while staying on your feet during busy periods. This hospital catering role offers practical experience in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Basic food-handling knowledge and hygiene awareness.
• Friendly, professional attitude with respect for patients, visitors and colleagues.
• Ability to stay on your feet and work efficiently during busy service periods.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Provide a friendly, professional service to patients, visitors and colleagues.
• Support a clean and safe dining environment for patients and staff.
• Maintain high personal hygiene and food safety standards.
• Contribute to a positive team atmosphere during busy service times.

Skills

Customer service

Food preparation

Hygiene awareness

Stamina

Teamwork

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
• 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

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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 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 and Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins.

Working at Sodexo

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:

Benefits

• 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