Ward Catering Assistant Half Day

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

Job summary

A leading service provider in Stoke-on-Trent seeks a Ward Catering Assistant to prepare and serve nutritious meals, while maintaining a clean kitchen environment. Candidates should have a passion for food, a friendly attitude, and basic food-handling knowledge. This part-time role offers competitive pay, flexible working hours, and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Mental health resources

Employee Assistance Programme

Free health & wellbeing app

Discounts on high street brands

Retirement savings plan

Full training provided

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Friendly and respectful towards patients and colleagues.
• Basic knowledge of food hygiene standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist with setup and serving of meals.
• Clean and sanitize kitchen equipment and areas.
• Follow recipes to ensure meal consistency.
• Break down and clean stations after service.

Skills

Passion for delivering tasty food

Professional attitude

Basic food-handling knowledge

Ability to work efficiently

Job description

Job Description

Healthy outcomes start with positive patient experiences.

• 17.5 Hours / 4 on 4 off rolling rota 14:00 - 19:00
• £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 - Half 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 well‑being. 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 force‑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.