General Assistant

Sodexo Ltd; Brentwood; On-site; GBP 9,000 - 10,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading service provider in the UK is seeking a General Catering Assistant to prepare and serve nutritious meals at Nuffield Health. You will play a crucial role in supporting patient recovery while maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen. The ideal candidate will have experience in a similar role and a Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate. This position offers £12.21 per hour for 15 hours per week with various employee benefits.

Benefits

Mental health and wellbeing resources

Employee Assistance Programme

Free health & wellbeing app

Discounts on high street brands

Retirement savings plan

Full training provided

Cycle to Work scheme

Flexible working

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role.

Responsibilities

• Take and record patient and visitor refreshment orders.
• Assemble and deliver meals promptly.
• Maintain hygiene in kitchen and dining areas.
• Manage stock control and report equipment faults.
• Assist with food preparation including special diets.
• Communicate professionally and work safely.

Skills

Excellent craft and presentation skills

Good communication and literacy skills

Good customer focus with attention to detail

Education

Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Job Description

Healthy outcomes start with positive patient experiences.

• 15 hours per week, Weekend Shifts
• £12.21 per hour + any enhancements
• Uniform / Blue Light Card / Perks
• Location is Nuffield Health Essex

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Job Introduction

This job puts good food on the table.

As a General Catering Assistant at Sodexo in Nuffield Health, you’ll play an important part in preparing and serving nutritious, comforting meals that support patient recovery and wellbeing. You’ll also help maintain a clean, safe environment in the kitchen and dining areas. With a cheerful attitude and great customer service, your presence can make a real difference in someone’s day. Join Sodexo and be part of something greater. You belong in a team where you can act with purpose and thrive in your way.

What you’ll do:

• Accurately take and record patient and visitor refreshment orders, including allergies and dietary needs.
• Assemble and deliver meals promptly, ensuring patients are comfortable and assisted as needed.
• Maintain hygiene by cleaning all crockery, cutlery, trays, and kitchen areas to infection control standards.
• Manage stock control, storage, rotation, and documentation; report equipment faults and delays.
• Assist with food preparation, including special diets, and support all catering areas as required.
• Communicate professionally and courteously, follow all policies, and work safely with minimal waste.

What you bring:

• Previous experience in similar role
• Excellent craft and presentation skills
• Good communication and literacy skills
• Good customer focus with attention to detail
• Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

What we offer:

Working at Sodexo isn’t just a job — it’s a chance to make a difference every day. You'll be part of a supportive team, act with purpose, and thrive in a role where your work matters. We also offer a range of benefits 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

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply now and bring 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 day for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer. We are a forces friendly employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds, and identities. We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins.

We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations. We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.

Clickhereto read more about what we do to promote an inclusiveculture.

Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins.