Catering Assistant/Ward Host

Sodexo Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A global service provider in the UK is seeking a Ward Assistant to deliver meals and ensure a positive patient experience at Nuffield Hospital. The ideal candidate will possess good communication skills, a professional attitude, and a basic food safety certificate. This role offers competitive pay, benefits including mental health resources, and opportunities for development.

Benefits

Meal provided while on shift

Mental health and wellbeing resources

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts on high street brands

Flexible working arrangements

Full training and protective uniform provided

Qualifications

• Passion for great food and making a difference.
• Respectful and professional attitude towards patients.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing and delivering safe, hygienic food services.
• Accurately take and record refreshment orders respecting dietary needs.
• Provide courteous, high-quality service on the ward.
• Maintain hygiene and cleanliness including washing equipment.
• Communicate professionally and report issues as needed.

Skills

Good communication skills

Ability to stay active and on feet

Friendly and professional attitude

Education

Basic food and health & safety certificate

Allergen awareness

Job description

Job Description

Healthy outcomes start with positive patientexperiences.

• 37.5 Hours Per Week / Any 5 days out of 7 / Various Shift Times
• £12.21 per hour
• Meal provided whilst on shift / Uniform provided/ Sodexo Benefits
• 20 days Holiday per year plus bank holidays
• Location is Nuffield Hospital, Highgate, 17-19 View Road, London

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Job Introduction

Help Serve More Than Just Food—ServeComfort, Care, and a Smile.

As aWard AssistantatNuffield Highgate, you’ll play an important role in delivering delicious mealsand a positive experience to patients, staff, and visitors.Your cheerfulattitude and friendly interactions can brighten someone’s day and bring comfortduring challenging times.

AtSodexo, we believe foodhas the power to heal and uplift—and so do the people who serve it. Join Sodexoand be part of something greater. You belong in a team where you can act withpurpose and thrive in your own way.

What You’ll Do:

• Assist in preparing and delivering safe, hygienic food services for patients and visitors, including assembling and transporting meal trays.
• Accurately take and record refreshment orders, ensuring all allergies and dietary needs are clearly communicated and followed.
• Provide a courteous, high-quality service on the ward, supporting patients with meals and ensuring timely delivery of all refreshments.
• Maintain strict hygiene, cleanliness and infection-control standards, including washing equipment, managing stock, monitoring wastage and completing required documentation.
• Communicate professionally and calmly, follow all policies and safety procedures, report issues promptly, and support the wider catering team as needed.

What You Bring:

• A passion for great food and making a difference
• A friendly, respectful, and professional attitude
• Basic food- and health & safety certificate
• Allergen awareness
• The ability to stay active and on your feet for extended periods
• Good communication skills

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

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply now andbring your energy, purpose, and passion to Sodexo.

We may close this advert early if wereceive a high number of applications — so don’t wait!

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 committed tobeingan 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.

Clickhereto read more about what we do topromote an inclusive culture.

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