Kitchen Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible shifts

Morning or evening shifts

Job summary

Sodexo is hiring a Kitchen Assistant at Nuffield Health Cambridge Hospital. The role supports chefs, keeps the kitchen clean, and helps ensure every dish is prepared to a high standard. Morning or evening shifts are available, with a flexible 0-hour contract and shifts across the week.

No prior experience is required; just a positive mindset, team spirit and willingness to learn food safety and hygiene practices. You’ll be part of a hospital catering team delivering quality service.

Qualifications

• A positive attitude, professionalism and respect for others.
• Ability to stay on your feet and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to learn new skills (e.g. food safety, health & hygiene).
• No previous experience needed—just the right mindset and a team-first approach.

Responsibilities

• Keep workstations and kitchen equipment clean and sanitised.
• Wash and store pots, crockery and utensils properly.
• Maintain the cleanliness of the pot wash area and machinery.
• Assist with food service, replenishment and clearing stations.
• Help with stock deliveries and rotation.

Skills

Positive attitude

Team player

Willingness to learn

No prior experience required

Job description

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Nuffield Health Cambridge Hospital, CB2 8AF

Healthy outcomes start with positive patient experiences.

• £12.81 per hour
• Casual - 0 hour contract
• Shift Pattern: as required and available within Monday - Sunday
• Morning or evening shifts available | as per rota, within operating hours of 7 am and 8 pm

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Job Introduction

A Role That Keeps You Moving – Join Sodexo as a Kitchen Assistant.

Are you looking for a role where no two days are the same, where you can be part of something greater? As a Kitchen Assistant with Sodexo at Nuffield Health Cambridge Hospital, you’ll play a vital role in keeping our kitchen running smoothly, working behind the scenes to support our chefs and ensure every dish is served to the highest standard.

If this is, YOU join Sodexo and be part of something greater. You belong in a team where you can act with purpose and thrive in your own way.

What you’ll do:

• Keep workstations and kitchen equipment clean and sanitised.
• Wash and store pots, crockery, and utensils properly.
• Maintain the cleanliness of the pot wash area and machinery.
• Assist with food service, replenishment, and clearing stations.
• Help with stock deliveries and rotation.

What you bring:

• A positive attitude, professionalism, and respect for others
• The ability to stay on your feet and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to learn new skills (e.g. food safety, health & hygiene)
• No previous experience needed — just the right mindset and a team-first approach.

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 tobeingan 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.

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