Compassionate Ward Meal Service Assistant

Sodexo; Brighton; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Parking on site

Meal on shift

Uniform provided

Mental health resources

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Nuffield Health Brighton Hospital in Brighton is seeking a Ward Catering Assistant to join Sodexo. You will prepare and serve nutritious meals for patients, maintain hygiene, and support a safe kitchen and dining environment.

The role emphasizes patient service, teamwork and compliance with food safety standards. The role is part-time (18 hours per week) with a shift pattern of 3 days out of 7, a salary of £12.81 per hour, parking on-site, meals on shift and uniform provided.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role or willingness to learn.
• A positive, reliable and caring approach with a genuine desire to provide excellent service to patients.
• Good communication and listening skills and ability to work well in a team.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions accurately and work efficiently.
• Commitment to maintaining high standards of food safety, hygiene and cleanliness.
• Good timekeeping, reliability and a flexible approach to supporting the team.
• Willingness to learn and complete required training, including maintaining mandatory standards.
• Food Safety Level 2 certificate (or equivalent), or willingness to achieve this.

Responsibilities

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

Job description

Nuffield Health Brighton Hospital in Brighton is seeking a Ward Catering Assistant to join Sodexo. You will prepare and serve nutritious meals for patients, maintain hygiene, and support a safe kitchen and dining environment.

The role emphasizes patient service, teamwork and compliance with food safety standards. The role is part-time (18 hours per week) with a shift pattern of 3 days out of 7, a salary of £12.81 per hour, parking on-site, meals on shift and uniform provided.