Catering Assistant

Sodexo; West of England; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mental health resources

Employee assistance programme

Wellbeing app

Discounts

Retirement plan

Training & uniform

Cycle to work

Flexible working

Competitive pay

Job summary

Sodexo at Priory Hospital Bristol is seeking a Catering Assistant to help prepare and serve nutritious meals that support patient recovery and wellbeing. You’ll also help keep kitchens and dining areas clean and safe, bringing a cheerful attitude and strong customer service. Join Sodexo and be part of a team that makes a real difference each day.

The role emphasizes compliant hygiene, teamwork with patients and colleagues, and a commitment to tasty, high-quality food service.

Qualifications

• Basic food-handling knowledge and hygiene awareness.
• Willingness to provide friendly, professional service to patients, visitors and colleagues.
• Ability to 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
• Deliver tasty, nutritious food with care
• Maintain a friendly, professional attitude and respect for patients, visitors, and colleagues
• Stay on your feet and work efficiently during busy service periods

Skills

Customer service

Basic food-handling knowledge

Hygiene awareness

Teamwork

Job description

As a Catering Assistant at Sodexo in Priory Hospital Bristol, 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

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.

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.

Benefits and Perks

• 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