Ward Catering Assistant- Full Day

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

Job summary

A leading food services company is seeking a Ward Catering Assistant in Stoke-on-Trent. Your role involves preparing and serving nutritious meals at Royal Stoke Hospital. This position requires a friendly attitude, basic food-handling knowledge, and the ability to work during busy periods. The role offers competitive pay along with a range of mental health and wellbeing resources. Join us and contribute to a team dedicated to quality patient experiences.

Benefits

Mental health and wellbeing resources

Employee Assistance Programme

Free health & wellbeing app

Discounts on high street brands

Retirement savings plan

Life insurance

Full training provided

Cycle to Work scheme

Flexible working opportunities

Qualifications

• A passion for delivering tasty, nutritious food with care.
• A friendly, professional attitude and respect for patients.
• Basic understanding of hygiene standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the setup and serving of meals.
• Clean and sanitise kitchen equipment.
• Follow recipes to ensure meal quality.

Skills

Basic food-handling knowledge

Customer service attitude

Ability to work efficiently

Job description

Job Description

Healthy outcomes start with positive patient experiences.

• 33.25 Hours / 4 on 4 off rolling rota / 0900-1900
• £10.45 to £12.60 per hour
• Uniform / Blue Light Card / Perks
• Holidays
• Location is Royal Stoke Hospital

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Job Introduction

This job puts good food on the table.

As a Ward Catering Assistant - Full Day at Sodexo in Royal Stoke Hospital, you'll play an important part in preparing and serving nutritious, comforting meals that support patient recovery and wellbeing. You'll also help maintain a clean, safe environment in the kitchen and dining areas. With a cheerful attitude and great customer service, your presence can make a real difference in someone's day. Join Sodexo and be part of something greater. You belong in a team where you can act with purpose and thrive in your way.

What you’ll do

• Assist with the setup and serving of hot and cold meals from counters and steam tables
• Clean and sanitise kitchen equipment and work areas to maintain hygiene standards
• Follow recipes and product instructions to ensure meal consistency and quality
• Break down and clean stations at the end of meal service

What you bring

• A passion for delivering tasty, nutritious food with care
• A friendly, professional attitude and respect for patients, visitors, and colleagues
• Basic food-handling knowledge and hygiene awareness
• The ability to stay on your feet and work efficiently during busy service periods

What we offer

• 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 and bring your energy, purpose, and passion to Sodexo.

We may close this advert early if we receive a high number of applications - so don't wait!

About Sodexo

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday 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're 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.