Catering Assistant/Ward Host

Sodexo; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global catering company is seeking a Ward Assistant to deliver a positive dining experience for patients. You will assist in preparing and serving food, maintain hygiene standards, and provide courteous service. The ideal candidate will have a passion for great food, good communication skills, and awareness of health & safety. This role offers competitive pay and extensive employee benefits, including mental health resources and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Mental health and wellbeing resources

Employee Assistance Programme

Free health & wellbeing app

Discounts on high street brands

Retirement savings plan

Full training and protective uniform provided

Cycle to Work scheme

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• A passion for great food and making a difference.
• A friendly, respectful, and professional attitude.
• Good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing and delivering food services for patients.
• Accurately take and record refreshment orders.
• Provide high-quality service on the ward.
• Maintain hygiene and infection-control standards.
• Communicate professionally and support the catering team.

Skills

Food preparation

Health and safety awareness

Communication skills

Education

Basic food and health & safety certificate

Job description

Job Introduction

Help Serve More Than Just Food-Serve Comfort, Care, and a Smile.

As a Ward Assistant at Nuffield Highgate, you'll play an important role in delivering delicious meals and a positive experience to patients, staff, and visitors. Your cheerful attitude and friendly interactions can brighten someone's day and bring comfort during challenging times.

At Sodexo, we believe food has the power to heal and uplift—and so do the people who serve it. Join Sodexo and be part of something greater. You belong in a team where you can act with purpose 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 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.

• 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 and bring your energy, purpose, and passion to Sodexo.

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.

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.