Ward Catering Assistant

Sodexo; Hempstalls; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 15,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mental health resources

Employee Assistance Programme

Health & wellbeing app access

Discounts on high street brands

Salary finance tools

Retirement savings & life insurance

Uniform provided

Learning & development opportunities

Cycle to Work & volunteering

Job summary

Sodexo Ltd is hiring a Ward Catering Assistant for Royal Stoke Hospital. You will serve meals to patients, staff and visitors, while maintaining cleanliness and efficient service in a busy hospital ward environment.

Applicants should enjoy food service, maintain a friendly professional demeanor, and be able to stay on their feet for extended periods. The role offers a supportive team and a range of staff benefits.

Qualifications

• A passion for great food and making a difference.
• Friendly, respectful and professional attitude.
• Great communication skills.
• Good literacy skills.
• Basic food-handling knowledge and hygiene awareness.
• Ability to stay active and on your feet for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Serve hot and cold meals
• Push ovens and beverage trolleys to the wards
• Follow recipes and product instructions to ensure meal quality
• Clean and sanitise workstations and equipment
• Break down and tidy up food service areas after meal periods

Skills

Communication skills

Friendly attitude

Literacy skills

Food handling knowledge

Stamina

Job description

Ward Catering Assistant- Full Day

CAPTION:

• Company: Sodexo Ltd
• Salary: £10.90 to £13.14 an hour
• Hours: Part-time
• Location: Stoke-on-trent, ST4 6QG
• Job type: Permanent
• Posting date: 22 Sept 2026
• Closing date: 6 Oct 2026

Job Description

Healthy outcomes start with positive patient experiences.

• 22.75 Hours / 4 on 4 off / 11am - 6pm
• £10.90 - £13.14 per hour
• Uniform Provided / Access to Blue Light Card / Sodexo Benefits
• 20 Days Holiday Per Year + Bank Holidays
• Location is Royal Stoke Hospital

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Job Introduction

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

As a Ward Assistant at Royal Stoke 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.

At Sodexo, 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:

• Serve hot and cold meals
• Push ovens and beverage trolleys to the wards
• Follow recipes and product instructions to ensure meal quality
• Clean and sanitise workstations and equipment
• Break down and tidy up food service areas after meal periods

What You Bring:

• A passion for great food and making a difference
• A friendly, respectful, and professional attitude
• Great communication skills
• Good literacy skills
• Basic food-handling knowledge and hygiene awareness
• The ability to stay active and on your feet for extended periods

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

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 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 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 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.

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