Ward Catering Assistant- Full Day

Sodexo; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global food service company is seeking a Ward Catering Assistant to prepare and serve nutritious meals in a hospital setting. You will assist with meal setup, maintain hygiene standards in the kitchen and dining areas, and contribute to patient recovery through care in food service. Strong customer service skills and a friendly attitude are essential. This role offers competitive pay and various benefits in a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Mental health and wellbeing resources

Employee Assistance Programme

Free health & wellbeing app

Discounts on high street brands

Retirement savings plan

Full training and protective uniform

Opportunities for learning and development

Cycle to Work scheme

Flexible working

Competitive pay

Qualifications

• Basic food-handling knowledge and hygiene awareness.
• The ability to stay on your feet and work efficiently during busy service periods.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the setup and serving of hot and cold meals.
• Clean and sanitise kitchen equipment and work areas.
• Follow recipes to ensure meal consistency and quality.
• Break down and clean stations at the end of meal service.

Skills

Passion for delivering nutritious food

Friendly, professional attitude

Basic food-handling knowledge

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

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

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.

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

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