Catering Assistant

Sodexo Ltd; Royston; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 13,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food service provider is seeking a Catering Assistant at a healthcare location in Royston. You will be responsible for preparing and serving nutritious meals while ensuring a clean and safe environment. The ideal candidate will have a passion for food service and excellent customer service skills. The role offers a competitive hourly wage and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Mental health and wellbeing resources

Employee Assistance Programme

Free health and wellbeing app

Discounts on high street brands

Flexible working opportunities

Full training and protective uniform

Qualifications

• A passion for delivering tasty, nutritious food with care.
• A friendly, professional attitude and respect for patients, visitors, and colleagues.
• The 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.
• Clean and sanitise kitchen equipment and work areas.
• Follow recipes and product instructions.

Skills

Food handling knowledge

Hygiene awareness

Customer service

Job description

Overview

Catering Assistant

Healthy outcomes start with positive patient experiences.

Location: Priory Kneesworth House, Bassingbourn, Royston, SG8 5JP

Hours: 35 per week • Salary: £12.21 per hour

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Job Introduction

This job puts good food on the table.

As a Food Service Assistant at Sodexo in [Hospital Name], 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

• 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

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

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 and 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 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.

We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability and ensuring 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.