Catering Assistant – NHS Hospital (Evening/Weekend Pay)

Sodexo; Tendring; On-site; GBP 9,400 - 13,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mental health resources

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Free health & wellbeing app with 24/7"

Discounts on high street brands

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

Sodexo at Fryatt Community Hospital is seeking a Catering Assistant to prepare and serve nutritious meals, support ward-based catering, and maintain kitchen safety. You will handle food storage, HACCP records, and patient-facing service with a focus on accuracy and patient wellbeing.

The role requires NHS catering awareness, a Level 2 food hygiene certificate, and good teamwork with a professional, flexible approach. Training and uniform are provided.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a catering role.
• A Level 2 food hygiene qualification.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Catering experience

Customer service

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Food hygiene Level 2

Job description

Sodexo at Fryatt Community Hospital is seeking a Catering Assistant to prepare and serve nutritious meals, support ward-based catering, and maintain kitchen safety. You will handle food storage, HACCP records, and patient-facing service with a focus on accuracy and patient wellbeing.

The role requires NHS catering awareness, a Level 2 food hygiene certificate, and good teamwork with a professional, flexible approach. Training and uniform are provided.