Kitchen Assistant

Sodexo Group; Royal Tunbridge Wells; Remote; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meal on shift

Uniform provided

Permanent contract

Job summary

Sodexo in Nuffield Health Tunbridge Wells Hospital is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support meal preparation and service, helping deliver nutritious, patient-focused meals.

The role emphasizes food safety, hygiene, and teamwork in a busy hospital kitchen, with a permanent contract and 30 hours weekly at 8:30 am–3 pm. Free meals on shift and uniform are provided, and Sodexo benefits support staff wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Level 2 Food Hygiene certificate or willingness to obtain one.
• Experience in healthcare, hospitality or catering preferred.
• Ability to work in a busy kitchen and maintain high standards.
• Good understanding of food safety and HACCP principles.

Responsibilities

• Assist kitchen team with food preparation, portioning and presentation.
• Adhere to food safety, HACCP and infection control procedures.
• Handle and respond appropriately to food allergies and special dietary requirements, keeping patients safe.
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen, dining and service areas.
• Follow COSHH procedures and use cleaning products safely.
• Record food temperatures and safety documentation.
• Support stock control and deliveries; report faults to the Catering Manager.
• Provide friendly and professional service to patients and visitors.

Skills

Food hygiene

Food preparation

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

Level 2 Food Hygiene

Job description

Kitchen Assistant

Nuffield Health Tunbridge Wells Hospital, Kingswood Road, TN2 4UL

Healthy outcomes start with positive patient experiences.

• £12.81 per hour + Sodexo Benefits
• 30 hours per week
• Shift Pattern: 5 days out of 7 | Monday - Friday
• Shift Times: 8:30 am - 3 pm
• Free meal on shift / Uniform provided
• Permanent contract

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Job Introduction

This job puts good food on the table.

As a Kitchen Assistant at Sodexo in Nuffield Health Tunbridge Wells Hospital, 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:

• Support the kitchen team with food preparation, portioning and presentation, helping to deliver high-quality meals on time.
• Follow food safety, HACCP, infection prevention and control procedures at all times.
• Handle and respond appropriately to food allergies and special dietary requirements, helping to keep patients safe.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness across the kitchen, dining and food service areas, including washing crockery, cutlery, trays and equipment.
• Follow COSHH procedures and use cleaning products and protective equipment safely and correctly.
• Check and record food temperatures, cleaning schedules and other required food safety documentation.
• Support stock control, stock rotation and deliveries, reporting any issues or equipment faults to the Catering Manager.
• Provide friendly, respectful and professional service to patients, visitors and colleagues, raising any concerns promptly.

What you bring:

• A friendly, caring and professional approach, with a genuine desire to make a difference to patients and their experience.
• Experience or an interest in food preparation and food service, ideally within a healthcare, hospitality or catering environment.
• Good understanding of food safety, hygiene and HACCP principles, with the ability to follow procedures consistently.
• Awareness of food allergies, special diets and the importance of preventing cross-contamination.
• Knowledge of COSHH and safe use of cleaning products and equipment.
• Ability to work efficiently as part of a team in a busy kitchen while maintaining high standards.
• Good communication skills and a calm, respectful approach when working with patients, visitors and colleagues.
• Level 2 Food Hygiene certificate (or willingness to obtain one, if appropriate).

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

We may close this advert early if we receive 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 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.