Ward Catering Assistant

Sodexo; South Yorkshire, Pontyclun; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A global leader in service is seeking a Ward Catering Assistant at Nuffield The Vale Hospital to deliver meals and enhance patient experiences. Key responsibilities include meal setup, following recipes, and maintaining cleanliness. Ideal candidates will have a passion for food, a professional demeanor, and basic food-handling knowledge. This role offers flexible hours, competitive pay, and various benefits including employee assistance programs.

Benefits

Free meal on shift

Free parking on-site

Flexible working opportunities

Mental health resources

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Ability to stay active and on your feet for extended periods.
• Basic food-handling knowledge and hygiene awareness.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the setup and serving of meals.
• Follow recipes to ensure meal quality.
• Clean and sanitise workstations and equipment.
• Tidy up food service areas after meals.

Skills

Passion for great food

Friendly and professional attitude

Basic food-handling knowledge

Job description

Overview

Job Description

Healthy outcomes start with positive patient experiences.

Role details:

• 37.5, 22.5 or 15 hours per week
• £12.31 per hour + any enhancements
• Free parking on-site, free meal on shift
• Flexible contract options available
• Location is Nuffield The Vale Hospital

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Position

Ward Catering Assistant at Nuffield The Vale Hospital. You\u2019ll play an important role in delivering delicious meals and a positive experience to patients, staff, and visitors, with a cheerful attitude and friendly interactions.

What You’ll Do

• Assist with the setup and serving of hot and cold meals
• 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
• 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\u2019t just a job - it\u2019s a chance to make a difference every day. You\u2019ll 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 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\u2019re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We\u2019re 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.

Click here to read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture.

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