Food Service Assistant Weekends

Sodexo; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mental health resources

Employee assistance program

Wellbeing app access

Discounts on brands

Salary finance tools

Retirement savings plan

Full training and uniform provided

Learning and development opportunities

Cycle to Work scheme

Flexible working environment

Competitive pay

Job summary

Sodexo Ipswich Hospital is looking for a friendly Food Service Assistant to support weekend meal service for patients. You will help set up counters, serve meals, and keep dining areas clean, while following hygiene standards and safety rules.

The role emphasizes customer service, teamwork, and reliability in a busy hospital kitchen. Training, uniforms, and benefits are provided as part of the Sodexo team.

Qualifications

• Basic food-handling knowledge and hygiene awareness.
• A friendly, professional attitude and respect for patients, visitors, and colleagues.
• The ability to stay on your feet and work efficiently during busy service periods.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the setup and serving of hot and cold meals from counters and steam tables.
• Clean and sanitise kitchen equipment and work areas to maintain hygiene standards.
• Follow recipes and product instructions to ensure meal consistency and quality.
• Break down and clean stations at the end of meal service.

Skills

Food hygiene knowledge

Customer service

Stamina

Professional attitude

Job description

As aFoodService Assistant Weekendsat Sodexo inIpswich Hospital, you'll play an importantpart in preparing and serving nutritious, comforting meals that support patientrecovery and wellbeing. You'll also helpmaintain a clean, safe environment in the kitchen and dining areas.With a cheerfulattitude and great customer service, your presence can make a real differencein someone's day. Join Sodexo and be partof something greater. You belong in a team where you can act with purpose andthrive in your way. What you'll do:

• Assist with the setup and serving of hot and cold meals from counters and steam tables
• Clean and sanitise kitchen equipment and work areas to maintain hygiene standards
• Follow recipes and product instructions to ensure meal consistency and quality
• Break down and clean stations at the end of meal service
  A passion for delivering tasty, nutritious food with care
• A friendly, professional attitude and respect for patients, visitors, and colleagues
• Basic food-handling knowledge and hygiene awareness
• The ability to stay on your feet and work efficiently during busy service periods
  Ready to be part of something greater? andbring your energy, purpose, and passion to Sodexo.

We may close this advert early if wereceive a high number of applications - so don't wait!

About Sodexo

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every dayfor everyone to build a better life for all.As the global leader in services thatimprove the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food andFM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services. We are committed to being an inclusive employer. Weare a forces friendly employer.We welcome and encourage applications from peoplewith a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds, and identities.We encourage our employees to get involved with ourEmployee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, SodexoDisability, Ability network, So Together,Generations and Origins. We're a Disability Confident Leader employer.We're committed tochanging attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have thechance to fulfil their aspirations.We run a DisabilityConfident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet theminimum selection criteria for the job. Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together,Generations and Origins.

Working at Sodexo isn't just a job - it's a chance tomake a difference every day. You'll be part of a supportive team, act withpurpose, and thrive in a role where your work matters.

We also offer a range ofbenefits to support you and your loved ones:

• 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