Catering Assistant: Patient Care, Flexible Hours & Benefits

Sodexo Ltd; Southampton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mental health resources

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Sodexo Ltd in Priory Southampton is hiring a Catering Assistant to support the preparation and serving of nutritious meals for patients, contributing to recovery and wellbeing.

You will help maintain a clean, safe kitchen and dining area, serving meals with a cheerful attitude and strong customer service. The role operates across 37.5 hours per week, typically over 5 days in 7, with a salary of £12.71 per hour plus Sodexo benefits. Applicants join a supportive team in a healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Passion for delivering tasty, nutritious food with care.
• Friendly, professional attitude and respect for patients, visitors, and colleagues.
• Basic food-handling knowledge and hygiene awareness.
• Ability to stay on 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.

Skills

passion for food

friendly attitude

basic hygiene awareness

team player

Job description

Sodexo Ltd in Priory Southampton is hiring a Catering Assistant to support the preparation and serving of nutritious meals for patients, contributing to recovery and wellbeing.

You will help maintain a clean, safe kitchen and dining area, serving meals with a cheerful attitude and strong customer service. The role operates across 37.5 hours per week, typically over 5 days in 7, with a salary of £12.71 per hour plus Sodexo benefits. Applicants join a supportive team in a healthcare setting.