Ward Catering Assistant

Sodexo; Exeter; On-site; GBP 15,862 - 19,850; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mental health resources

Employee assistance programme

Free health app with 24/7 GP access

Discounts on high street brands

Salary finance tools

Retirement savings plan

Uniform provided

Training and development

Cycle to Work scheme

Flexible working

Competitive pay

Job summary

Sodexo is seeking a Ward Catering Assistant at Nuffield Health Exeter Hospital. You will deliver meals to patients, support staff and visitors with a friendly service, and maintain high hygiene standards while working across catering areas.

Join a hospital environment that values patient experience, teamwork and safety. The role supports 24 hours per week with shift patterns including weekends and early/late slots, and provides uniform, free meal on shift and on-site parking.

Qualifications

• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a supportive team.
• Strong understanding of food hygiene, cleanliness and infection prevention.
• Reliable, detail oriented and able to work calmly in a busy healthcare environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, portion and deliver meals and refreshments to patients safely and efficiently.
• Support patients, visitors and colleagues with a friendly, professional service.
• Maintain high standards of food hygiene and infection prevention throughout your shift.
• Check, rotate and store stock and follow food safety procedures.
• Assist with basic food preparation and safe operation of catering equipment.
• Follow health and safety procedures including manual handling in temperature-controlled environments.
• Work flexibly across catering areas to support the team.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Organisation

Food hygiene

Customer service

Caring attitude

Job description

Ward Catering Assistant

Nuffield Health Exeter Hospital, EX2 4UG

Healthy outcomes start with positive patient experiences.

• £12.71 per hour + Sodexo Benefits
• 24 hours per week
• Shift Pattern: 4 days out of 7, including weekend work
• Shift Times: 7:00 am - 1:00 pm OR 1:00 pm - 7/8 pm
• Free parking on site / free meal on shift / Uniform provided

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Job Introduction

As a Ward Catering Assistant with Sodexo at Nuffield Health Exeter 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.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, portion and deliver meals and refreshments to patients safely and efficiently.
• Support patients, visitors and colleagues by providing a friendly, professional and person-centred service.
• Maintain high standards of food hygiene, cleanliness and infection prevention throughout your shift.
• Check, rotate and store stock correctly, ensuring food safety standards and expiry date procedures are followed.
• Assist with basic food preparation and the safe operation of catering equipment.
• Follow all health and safety procedures, including manual handling and safe working practices in temperature‑controlled environments.
• Work flexibly across catering areas to support the team and help deliver an excellent service.

Qualifications

• A caring, positive approach and a genuine commitment to delivering excellent service to patients.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a supportive team.
• The ability to stay organised and work calmly in a busy healthcare environment.
• A strong understanding of the importance of food hygiene, cleanliness and infection prevention.
• Experience in catering, hospitality or healthcare is desirable, but not essential, as full training will be provided.
• A willingness to learn, follow procedures and adapt to changing priorities.
• Reliability, attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high standards of safety and quality.

Benefits

• 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

Equal Opportunities

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 are a Disability Confident Leader employer. We are 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.