Compassionate Patient Ward Catering Associate

Sodexo Group; Haywards Heath; Remote; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mental health resources

Employee assistance programme

24/7 virtual GP access

Discounts on high street brands

Salary finance tools

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

Nuffield Health Haywards Heath Hospital in Haywards Heath is looking for a Ward Catering Assistant to join the Sodexo team and provide nutritious patient meals with warm, patient‑facing service. You will help keep kitchens clean and ensure safe, accurate meal delivery in a hospital setting.

The role emphasizes teamwork, reliability and compliance with food safety standards, with shifts across early and late patterns and a permanent contract.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role or willingness to learn.
• A Food Safety Level 2 certificate (or equivalent) or willingness to achieve this.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a friendly, high-quality meal service to patients, ensuring dignity, care and excellent customer service.
• Prepare, assemble and serve patient meals accurately, including special dietary requirements.
• Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene and infection prevention in line with hospital and company policies.
• Complete food temperature checks, quality records and other required documentation accurately.
• Keep ward kitchens, catering equipment and work areas clean, safe and well stocked.
• Support stock rotation, waste reduction and the safe transportation of food trolleys.
• Work as part of a team, following instructions and helping with other catering duties as required.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Communication

Time management

Food safety

Education

Food Safety Level 2 certificate

Job description

Nuffield Health Haywards Heath Hospital in Haywards Heath is looking for a Ward Catering Assistant to join the Sodexo team and provide nutritious patient meals with warm, patient‑facing service. You will help keep kitchens clean and ensure safe, accurate meal delivery in a hospital setting.

The role emphasizes teamwork, reliability and compliance with food safety standards, with shifts across early and late patterns and a permanent contract.