Catering Assistant

Sodexo; London Borough of Merton; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mental health resources

EAP

Wellbeing app

Discounts

Salary finance

Pension & life insurance

Uniform provided

Training & development

Cycle to work

Flexible working

Competitive pay

Job summary

As a Catering Assistant at Nuffield Parkside Hospital, you will deliver meals and a positive experience to patients, staff and visitors. Your cheerful attitude and interactions brighten days and provide comfort during challenging times.

Sodexo believes food heals and uplifts; join a team where you can act with purpose and thrive in your own way. Flexible, supportive environment with long-term development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Basic food-handling knowledge and hygiene awareness.
• Ability to stay active and on your feet for extended periods.
• Previous experience in a similar role.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the setup and serving of hot and cold meals.
• Follow recipes and product instructions to ensure meal quality.
• Clean and sanitise workstations and equipment.
• Break down and tidy up food service areas after meal periods.

Skills

Food handling

Stamina

Customer service

Professional attitude

Experience in similar role

Job description

Catering Assistant

Healthy outcomes start with positive patient experiences.

• 37.5 hrs pw 5/7 to include weekends
• £12.81 per hour excellent benefits
• Meals provided on each shift, Uniform provided, free parking
• Location is Nuffield Parkside Hospital 53 Parkside Wimbledon
• Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate essential

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Please take the time to read the attached job description

Job Introduction

Help Serve More Than Just Food-Serve Comfort, Care, and a Smile.

As a Catering Assistant at Nuffield Parkside Hospital, you'll play an important role in delivering delicious meals and a positive experience to patients, staff, and visitors. Your cheerful attitude and friendly interactions can brighten someone's day and bring comfort during challenging times.

At Sodexo, we believe food has the power to heal and uplift-and so do the people who serve it. 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:

• Assist with the setup and serving of hot and cold meals
• Follow recipes and product instructions to ensure meal quality
• Clean and sanitise workstations and equipment
• Break down and tidy up food service areas after meal periods

What You Bring:

• A passion for great food and making a difference
• previous experience in a similar role
• A friendly, respectful, and professional attitude
• Basic food-handling knowledge and hygiene awareness
• The ability to stay active and on your feet for extended 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 & 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

We may close this advert early if we receive a high number of applications - so don't wait!

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 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 & 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.

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

Keywords:
Catering, Support, Service, Patient Care, Customer Service, Healthcare Catering,
Food Hygiene, Infection Control, Meal Service, Food Safety, Stock Control, Communication Skills, Attention to Detail