Catering Assistant

Sodexo; Worksop; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mental health support

Employee assistance programme

Wellbeing app

Discounts on high street brands

Salary finance tools

Retirement savings plan

Uniform provided

Learning and development

Cycle to Work scheme

Flexible working

Competitive pay

Job summary

Sodexo in Worksop, at Bassetlaw Hospital, is recruiting a Catering Assistant to support patient meals and daily kitchen operations. You’ll help prepare and serve nutritious dishes, maintain hygienic dining areas, and contribute to a positive patient experience.

The role suits a friendly, professional person who cares about quality and service in a busy hospital setting. Responsibilities include setting up and serving meals, cleaning equipment, following recipes, and tidying stations after

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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 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.

Job description

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Working Hours:

17.5

Location:

Bassetlaw Hospital, Worksop

Closing Date:

22/09/2026

Job Category:

Catering Staff

UK Healthcare - Frontline

Job Introduction

Job Description

Healthy outcomes start with positive patient experiences.

• 17.5 Hours per week / 4 on, 4 off / 09.00 - 14.00

Please take the time to read the attached job description

Job Introduction

This job puts good food on the table.

As a Catering Assistant at Sodexo in Bassetlaw Hospital, 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:

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 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.

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