Ward Catering Assistant — Flexible Shifts & Benefits

Sodexo Ltd; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mental health and wellbeing resources

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Free health & wellbeing app with 24/7/

Discounts on high street brands

Salary finance tools

Retirement savings plan and life保险

Full training and protective uniform

Learning and development opportunities

Cycle to Work scheme

Flexible working

Competitive pay

Job summary

Ward Assistant at Royal Stoke Hospital, part of Sodexo Ltd, will deliver meals and a positive experience to patients, staff and visitors. You will maintain high hygiene standards, transport trolleys, and support ward operations with professional, compassionate service.

Join Sodexo and contribute to healing through quality food service, with 0-hour contracts and shift flexibility across mornings and evenings. Training and uniform are provided to support your role.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate emotional resilience and a professional, compassionate approach to customer care.
• Communicate clearly and effectively, with strong listening and interpersonal skills.
• Be adaptable, self-motivated and able to respond positively to changing priorities.
• Work safely and effectively under pressure while following health and safety requirements.
• Work collaboratively as part of a team, while also using initiative and adapting quickly to change.

Responsibilities

• Provide an efficient and professional catering service on wards, communicating effectively with colleagues and ward staff.
• Complete daily documentation accurately and in line with required schedules, procedures and standards.
• Safely transport and deliver food and beverage trolleys to wards, ensuring compliance with food safety regulations.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene across ward kitchens, pantries and catering work areas.
• Ensure catering equipment is safe, clean and in good working order, completing routine cleaning and maintenance checks and reporting any issues to the supervisor.

Skills

Emotional resilience

Clear communication

Adaptability

Teamwork

Patient/customer focus

Job description

Ward Assistant at Royal Stoke Hospital, part of Sodexo Ltd, will deliver meals and a positive experience to patients, staff and visitors. You will maintain high hygiene standards, transport trolleys, and support ward operations with professional, compassionate service.

Join Sodexo and contribute to healing through quality food service, with 0-hour contracts and shift flexibility across mornings and evenings. Training and uniform are provided to support your role.