Picker / Packer - 3 Month FTC

Sodexo; London Borough of Hackney; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mental health resources

Employee Assistance Programme

23 days holiday equivalent

Free health & wellbeing app and 24/7GP

Staff discounts

Retirement savings / life insurance

Full training & protective uniform

Learning and development opportunities

Cycle to Work & volunteering

Flexible working

Competitive pay

Job summary

Sodexo at Homerton Hospital in London is seeking a Picker / Packer to help deliver meals to patients, staff and visitors. You will use Saffron Systems to pick, pack and prepare food, and ensure safe handling and accurate documentation. The role emphasizes teamwork, good literacy and numeracy, and a cheerful, welcoming attitude.

Experience in catering is preferred. You will join a supportive Sodexo team with benefits and development opportunities, and flexible working patterns.

Qualifications

• Previous catering experience preferred, with good literacy and numeracy skills.
• Demonstrate high standards of personal hygiene and an understanding of customer care, health and safety requirements.
• Excellent listening, communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Adaptable, self-motivated and able to work efficiently under pressure in a busy environment.
• Able to use initiative, respond positively to changing circumstances and adapt quickly to new situations.

Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively with colleagues and supervisors to support the delivery of a high-quality catering service.
• Follow established procedures, processes, food safety standards and working practices, escalating issues to management where appropriate.
• Pick, pack and prepare food and provisions for patient consumption using Saffron Systems, including in-house food preparation.
• Safely deliver packed food orders to external/regional kitchens using manual handling equipment while working in temperature-controlled environments.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping across equipment, freezers and work areas, ensuring all required due diligence and documentation is completed accurately.

Skills

Catering experience

Literacy & numeracy

Teamwork

Customer service

Adaptable under pressure

Tools

Saffron Systems

Job description

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Healthy outcomes start with positive patient experiences.

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Job Introduction

Help Serve More Than Just Food—Serve Comfort, Care, and a Smile.

As a Picker / Packer at Homerton Hospital, you’ll play an important role in delivering delicious meals and a positive experience to patients, staff, and visitors. Your cheerful attitude and friendly interactions can brighten someone’s day and bring comfort during challenging times.

AtSodexo, we believe food has the power to heal and uplift—and so do the people who serve it. 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:

• Communicate effectively with colleagues and supervisors to support the delivery of a high-quality catering service.
• Follow established procedures, processes, food safety standards and working practices, escalating issues to management where appropriate.
• Pick, pack and prepare food and provisions for patient consumption using Saffron Systems, including in-house food preparation.
• Safely deliver packed food orders to external/regional kitchens using manual handling equipment while working in temperature-controlled environments.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping across equipment, freezers and work areas, ensuring all required due diligence and documentation is completed accurately.

What You Bring:

• Previous catering experience preferred, with good literacy and numeracy skills.
• Demonstrate high standards of personal hygiene and an understanding of customer care, health and safety requirements.
• Excellent listening, communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Adaptable, self-motivated and able to work efficiently under pressure in a busy environment.
• Able to use initiative, respond positively to changing circumstances and adapt quickly to new situations.

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.