Catering Laundry Assistant

Sodexo Group; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Sodexo as a Catering/Laundry Assistant at Ellens Glen House. In this role, you will ensure high-quality catering services and cleanliness for patients, staff, and visitors. Responsibilities include food preparation, equipment maintenance, and providing support in laundry tasks, all while adhering to strict health and safety guidelines.

Benefits

Unlimited access to mental health support

Employee Assistance Programme

Health and wellbeing app

Discounts scheme

Retirement Plan

Flexible work environment

Full training provided

Qualifications

• Competent in manual handling and trained in fire awareness.
• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Knowledge of infection control procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist with food preparations and maintain kitchen cleanliness.
• Deliver meals and ensure personal hygiene during service.
• Perform sewing tasks such as repairing uniforms.

Skills

Good communication

Customer care skills

Basic literacy and numeracy

Knowledge of Health and Safety Policies

Maintaining personal hygiene

Education

Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate (within 6 months)

Job description

Healthy outcomes start with positive patient experiences.

This job puts good food on the table.Ellens Glen House is a 60 bed community hospital set in beautiful grounds with free car parking and easy access for public transport.

As a Catering/Laundry Assistant at Sodexo in Ellens Glen House 72 Cranbree Avenue Edinburgh EH16 6FF, you will ensure the organisation provides Patients, Staff and Visitors with a high quality person centred and safe catering service.Assisting with the preparation of food and contributing to the operation and cleanliness of kitchens, dining rooms, serveries and all associated equipment whilst supporting the production, portioning, distribution and service of the meals and snacks.

The Catering/Laundry Assistant duties are defined by the cleaning specification and the allocated work schedule.Typically, the duties of a catering assistant will involve activities within one or more areas that can be completed within the timescale of the allocated shift pattern.Works as part of a multi disciplinary team, delivering a high standard of catering services to Patients, Staff and Visitors and delivering a high standard of sewing, linen and laundry service in areas of high activity.

You belong in a team where you can act with purpose and thrive in your own way.

What you’ll do:

Arrive on time in a clean, ironed Sodexo uniform and clock in.

Maintain good personal hygiene and follow Food Safety Act guidelines.

Provide professional service to patients, staff, and visitors.

Clean crockery, cutlery, utensils, and equipment by hand or machine.

Clean floors, surfaces, furnishings, and related equipment.

Prepare and present sandwiches; assist chefs with basic food prep.

Make and deliver tea runs to wards and departments.

Clean and prepare ward food trolleys; deliver meals when needed.

Follow food hygiene rules and keep all areas and equipment clean.

Adhere to HACCP and complete required paperwork.

Follow all Health and Safety, manual handling, fire, and infection control procedures.

Report faults, maintenance needs, and PPE requirements to supervisors.

Ensure security by locking doors and securing windows.

Show relief staff how to perform duties when needed.

Store and rotate stock correctly.

Take part in Performance and Development Reviews.

Keep all information confidential.

Support company values: quality, teamwork, care, compassion, dignity, respect, honesty, and responsibility.

Clean up spillages immediately and use warning signs.

Sewing Tasks:

Repair and alter uniforms.

Label patient clothing and flat goods.

Mend curtains when required.

Keep linen stores stocked and tidy.

Clean and maintain exchange trolleys.

What you bring:

• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Good customer care skills
• Basic literacy and numeracy
• Knowledge gained through corporate and local induction
• Completion of internal training programme
• Manual Handling and Fire Awareness training
• Attainment of Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate within 6 months (one day course)
• Working knowledge of procedures and equipment relevant to the role
• Ability to operate mechanical and electrical machinery safely and effectively
• Knowledge of Health and Safety Policies and work procedures
• Knowledge of Infection Control Policy, Guidelines, and Procedures

What we offer:

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance tobe part of something greater.You’ll belong in a company and team that values you foryou;you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way.In addition, we also offer a range of resources, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families:

• Unlimited access to an online platform offering mental health and wellbeing support.
• Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or larger problems where you may need additional support, including legal and financial advice, support with work related issues or personal issues such as bereavement.
• Access to a free health and wellbeing app that provides rewards for maintaining a healthy lifestyle and includes access to a 24hr virtual GP and various other services.
• The Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 (also open to friends and family) and/or the prepayment cashback card.
• Money Insights and financial benefits via the Salary Finance Platform.
• Save for your future by becoming a member of the Sodexo Retirement Plan
• A Death in Service benefit for colleagues who pass away whilst employed by Sodexo
• Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including a variety of learning and development tools.
• Cycle to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit.
• Volunteering Opportunities to enable all colleagues to help support worthwhile causes in our communities.
• Flexible and dynamic work environment
• Competitive compensation
• Full training and full protective uniform supplied.

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!Career progression for the caring profession.

Sodexo reserves the right to close this advertisement early if we are in receipt of a high volume of applications.