Ward Catering Assistant — Patient-Centric Meals & Care

Sodexo Ltd; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform provided

Blue Light Card access

Sodexo Benefits

Job summary

At Royal Stoke Hospital, Sodexo is hiring a Ward Assistant to deliver meals and a positive patient experience. You’ll work on wards providing catering services, interacting with patients, staff and visitors with a cheerful, professional approach.

The role offers a 33.25-hour week across a 4-on/4-off pattern, 09:00–19:00, with hourly pay between £10.90 and £13.14 plus enhancements. Uniforms, benefits and staff support are provided.

Qualifications

• Emotional resilience with a compassionate customer care approach.
• Clear, effective communication with strong listening skills.
• Adaptable, self-motivated, able to handle changing priorities.
• Work safely under pressure in line with health and safety rules.
• Collaborative team player who can also take initiative.

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.

Job description

At Royal Stoke Hospital, Sodexo is hiring a Ward Assistant to deliver meals and a positive patient experience. You’ll work on wards providing catering services, interacting with patients, staff and visitors with a cheerful, professional approach.

The role offers a 33.25-hour week across a 4-on/4-off pattern, 09:00–19:00, with hourly pay between £10.90 and £13.14 plus enhancements. Uniforms, benefits and staff support are provided.