Catering Assistant

Sodexo Group; Tendring; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mental health support

Employee assistance program

Health app access

Discounts

Retirement plan

Training provided

Cycle to work

Flexible working

Competitive pay

Job summary

Sodexo in Fryatt Community Hospital is recruiting a Catering Assistant to prepare and serve nutritious meals, support ward catering, and help maintain a clean, safe kitchen and dining area. You will work as part of a friendly team, delivering patient-focused service with a positive attitude.

The role involves following HACCP and health-and-safety procedures, stocking and rotating stock, and supporting new team members.

Qualifications

• Previous catering experience.
• Knowledge of HACCP, COSHH and health and safety.
• Good communication and customer-service skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and meeting deadlines.
• Understanding of confidentiality around patients.
• Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver food and beverages to required standards.
• Issue and collect inpatient menus and support ward-based catering services.
• Receive and correctly store chilled, frozen and dry goods, ensuring appropriate stock rotation.
• Complete daily HACCP documentation, including food, fridge and freezer temperature records.
• Follow cleaning schedules and maintain clean, organised food-storage and cleaning areas.
• Clean and check equipment, reporting any faults or safety concerns.
• Monitor stock levels and replenish or order supplies when required.
• Follow food safety, COSHH, infection-control and health-and-safety procedures.
• Communicate professionally with patients, visitors and colleagues.
• Support and guide new team members when required.

Job description

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Healthy outcomes start with positive patientexperiences.

• 14 Hours / Monday to Sunday / Various shift patterns
• £12.92 per hour Evening and Weekend enhancements (where applicable)

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Job Introduction

This job puts good food on the table.

As a Catering Assistant atSodexo in Fryatt Community Hospital, you’ll play an important part in preparingand serving nutritious, comforting meals that support patient recovery andwellbeing . You’ll also help maintain aclean, safe environment in the kitchen and dining areas. With a cheerfulattitude and great customer service, your presence can make a real differencein someone’s day . Join Sodexo and be partof something greater. You belong in a team where you can act with purpose andthrive in your way.

What you’ll do:

• Prepare and deliver food and beverages to the required standards.
• Issue and collect inpatient menus and support ward-based catering services.
• Receive and correctly store chilled, frozen and dry goods, ensuring appropriate stock rotation.
• Complete daily HACCP documentation, including food, fridge and freezer temperature records.
• Follow cleaning schedules and maintain clean, organised food-storage and cleaning areas.
• Clean and check equipment, reporting any faults or safety concerns.
• Monitor stock levels and replenish or order supplies when required.
• Follow food safety, COSHH, infection-control and health-and-safety procedures.
• Communicate professionally with patients, visitors and colleagues.
• Support and guide new team members when required.

What you bring:

• Previous experience in a catering role.
• Knowledge of catering procedures, HACCP, COSHH and health and safety.
• Good communication and customer-service skills.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines.
• An understanding of confidentiality, particularly when working around patients.
• Basic computer skills.
• A professional, flexible and dependable approach.
• Previous NHS catering experience, COSHH or health-and-safety training, allergy awareness and experience working with patients or members of the public would be advantageous.

What we offer:

Working at Sodexo isn’t just a job — it’s a chance tomake a difference every day. You'll be part of a supportive team, act withpurpose, and thrive in a role where your work matters. We also offer a range ofbenefits 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

About Sodexo

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every dayfor everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services thatimprove the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food andFM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services .

We are committedtobeingan inclusive employer. Weare a forces friendly employer. We welcome and encourage applications from peoplewith a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds, and identities . We encourage our employees to get involved with ourEmployee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, SodexoDisability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins.

We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed tochanging attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have thechance to fulfil their aspirations . We run a DisabilityConfident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet theminimum selection criteria for the job .

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