Catering Assistant

Sodexo Group; Guildford; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sodexo Benefits

Meal provided on shift

Uniform provided

Work-life balance

Job summary

Sodexo Group at Nuffield Health Guildford Hospital in Guildford is seeking a Catering Assistant on a fixed-term 13-month contract. The role involves preparing a range of cold foods, managing allergens, and assisting the kitchen to ensure high standards of patient dining.

The position offers 30 hours per week with a 9am–3pm shift pattern and salary of £12.81 per hour plus Sodexo benefits. This role supports clinicians and ward teams, with a focus on safety, accuracy and efficient service while

Qualifications

• Ability to listen carefully and follow instructions.
• Strong attention to detail, especially with patient meals.
• Good communication skills to answer ward calls clearly.
• Clear written communication for kitchen records.
• Team-focused approach and reliability in a busy kitchen.
• Understanding of food hygiene and allergen control.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cold foods (sandwiches, salads, garnishes) to high standards.
• Handle allergens and dietary requirements safely and accurately.
• Answer ward calls and relay information to the kitchen clearly.
• Follow chefs and ward instructions in a busy environment requiring precision.
• Maintain food hygiene, cleanliness and proper labelling and checks.

Skills

Listening

Attention to detail

Communication

Written communication

Team player

Food safety

Job description

Catering Assistant

Nuffield Health Guildford Hospital, Stirling Road , Guildford GU2 7RF

Healthy outcomes start with positive patient experiences.

• Fixed Term contract - 13 months/Until October 2027
• £12.81 per hour + Sodexo Benefits
• 30 hours per week
• Shift Pattern: 5 days out of 7 | Monday - Friday
• Shift Times: 9 am - 3:00 pm
• Meal provided on shift / Uniform provided / work-life balance, sociable hours

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Job Introduction

A Role That Keeps You Moving – Join Sodexo as a Catering Assistant.

Are you looking for a role where no two days are the same, where you can grow, belong, and be part of something greater? As a Catering Assistant at Sodexo, you’ll play a vital role in keeping our kitchen running smoothly, working behind the scenes to support our chefs and ensure every dish is served to the highest standard.

If this is, YOU 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.

What you’ll do:

• Prepare and assemble a wide range of cold food, including sandwiches, salads and garnishes, ensuring everything is prepared and presented to a high standard.
• Take responsibility for handling allergen and special dietary requirements, following instructions carefully to ensure food is prepared, labelled and served safely.
• Answer calls from the wards and respond to requests clearly and professionally, ensuring information is understood and passed on accurately to the kitchen team.
• Follow instructions from chefs, supervisors and ward teams carefully, particularly when working in a busy environment where accuracy and timing are essential.
• Maintain high standards of food hygiene, cleanliness and organisation, completing required temperature, cleaning, labelling and food safety checks.

What you bring:

• The ability to listen carefully, follow instructions and work accurately, particularly when dealing with patient meals and dietary requirements.
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of responsibility, especially when handling allergens and preparing food for patients.
• Good communication skills, with the confidence to answer telephone calls from wards and communicate information clearly to colleagues.
• Clear written communication skills, with the ability to accurately record information, requests and kitchen records.
• The ability to work efficiently and stay organised in a busy, fast-paced kitchen environment, while maintaining high standards.
• A good understanding of food hygiene, safe food handling and the importance of preventing allergen cross-contamination.
• A positive, reliable and team-focused approach, with a willingness to support chefs and colleagues and contribute to a high-quality patient dining experience.

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 & personal support)
• Free health & 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 & volunteering opportunities.
• Flexible working and a dynamic team environment
• Competitive pay

Ready to be part of something greater? Bring your energy, purpose, and passion to Sodexo.

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 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 & 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.