Retail Night Cover (Costa and Subway)

Sodexo Ltd; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading services provider is seeking a Retail Assistant at Royal Stoke Hospital. In this role, you will enhance daily experiences for patients and staff through exceptional customer service and food preparation. Ideal candidates should have a background in food service, strong communication skills, and a proactive attitude. You'll benefit from flexible working hours, a supportive team, and a range of employee benefits designed to promote wellbeing and personal growth. Join us in making a meaningful difference every day!

Benefits

Mental health and wellbeing resources

Employee Assistance Programme

Free health & wellbeing app

Discounts on high street brands

Retirement savings plan and life insurance

Full training and protective uniform provided

Flexible working environment

Qualifications

• Background in food service within a fast-paced setting.
• Level 2 Food Safety certification is preferred.
• Proactive approach to learning and self-motivation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and store food items in line with Hospital and Sodexo standards.
• Receive deliveries, manage inventory, and implement stock rotation.
• Maintain a clean and safe workspace, adhering to hygiene guidelines.
• Provide outstanding service and promote our brands.
• Operate tills accurately and manage revenue.

Skills

Strong communication abilities

Effective time management

Organisational skills

Education

Level 2 Food Safety certification

Job description

Job Description

Healthy outcomes start with positive patientexperiences.

• 30 Hours per Week / Any 4 Nights over 7 / Shift Times: 22:00 - 06:00
• £10.45 - £12.60 per hour
• Uniform Provided / Blue Light Card / Sodexo Benefits
• 20 Days Holiday Per Year + Bank Holidays
• Location is Royal Stoke Hospital

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Job Introduction

Feed our customers and we’ll fuelyour career.

At Sodexo, we believe that each interaction is anopportunity to make a meaningful difference. As aRetail AssistantatRoyal Stoke Hospital,you'll play a vital role in enhancing the daily experiences of patients,visitors, and staff.Your dedication to exceptional customer service can helpalleviate the stress often associated with hospital stays, contributing to amore comfortable environment for all.

Join Sodexo and be part of something greater. Youbelong in a team where you can act withpurpose and thrive in your own way.

What You'll Do:

• Food Preparation & Compliance:Prepare and store food items in line with Hospital and Sodexo standards, ensuring quality and safety.
• Stock Management:Receive deliveries, manage inventory, and implement stock rotation to minimize waste.
• Safety & Hygiene:Maintain a clean and safe workspace, adhering to hygiene and uniform guidelines.
• Customer Engagement:Provide outstanding service, promote our brands, and suggest additional products to enhance the customer experience.
• Transaction Handling:Operate tills accurately, manage revenue, and keep precise records.
• Continuous Development:Participate in training sessions and performance reviews to foster personal growth.

What You Bring:

• Experience:Background in food service within a fast-paced setting.
• Certifications:Level 2 Food Safety certification is preferred.
• Skills:Strong communication abilities, effective time management, and organisational skills.
• Attitude:A proactive approach to learning, self-motivation, and a collaborative spirit.

What we offer:

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 rangeofbenefits 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 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 tobeing 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.

Clickhereto read more about what we do topromote an inclusive culture.

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