Evening Ward Catering Assistant

Sodexo Group; Chesterfield; Remote; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Sodexo is hiring a part-time Food Catering Assistant at Chesterfield Royal Hospital. You will support ward meal service, assist with trolley setup, and maintain kitchen hygiene in a busy healthcare setting.

The role requires reliable, customer-focused individuals who work well in teams and can manage responsibilities in a fast-paced environment. The position involves shifts from 16:30 to 20:00, 14 hours per week, with pay at £13.45 per hour.

Qualifications

• Good interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with customers, clients and staff.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Ability to achieve performance criteria, with particular regard to hygiene.
• Positive approach to learning in role.
• Self motivated.
• Able to use own initiative.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Flexible approach to role.
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate.
• Previous experience in a catering environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a high quality ward food service, ensuring meals are distributed accurately and efficiently to patients across the hospital.
• Set up and prepare catering trolleys and equipment to support daily meal service operations.
• Collect and return meal trolleys and associated catering equipment from ward areas in line with service schedules.
• Carry out cleaning and sanitation of kitchen areas, catering equipment, and regeneration trolleys, maintaining the highest standards of hygiene and food safety.
• Complete all service documentation accurately, including temperature checks, cleaning records, and delivery logs.
• Operate mechanical dishwashing equipment and undertake manual cleaning duties to support the smooth running of the catering service.
• Comply with food safety, health and safety, and infection prevention procedures, ensuring all tasks are carried out in accordance with legislative and hospital requirements.
• Report equipment faults, participate in required training programmes, and contribute to the continuous improvement of catering services and patient experience.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Work under pressure

Hygiene standards

Learning mindset

Self motivated

Initiative

Team player

Flexible attitude

Food hygiene certificate

Catering experience

Job description

Sodexo is hiring a part-time Food Catering Assistant at Chesterfield Royal Hospital. You will support ward meal service, assist with trolley setup, and maintain kitchen hygiene in a busy healthcare setting.

The role requires reliable, customer-focused individuals who work well in teams and can manage responsibilities in a fast-paced environment. The position involves shifts from 16:30 to 20:00, 14 hours per week, with pay at £13.45 per hour.