Ward Food Service Assistant - Flexible Hours

Sodexo; Chesterfield; Remote; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mental health resources

Employee Assistance Programme

24/7 virtual GP access

Discounts on high street brands

Cycle to Work scheme

Job summary

Sodexo is seeking a part-time Food Catering Assistant at Chesterfield Royal Hospital to support ward meal delivery and hygiene. You’ll help set up trolleys, serve patients, and maintain high cleanliness standards in a busy healthcare setting.

The role requires catering or hospitality experience, strong customer service, and teamwork. Shifts are 16:30–20:00, 14 hours per week, at the Chesterfield site.

Qualifications

• Basic Food Hygiene certificate required.
• Experience in catering/hospitality preferred.
• Strong teamwork and customer-facing skills.
• Ability to work shifts 16:30–20:00 and weekends if required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a high-quality ward food service to patients.
• Set up catering trolleys and equipment for daily meal service.
• Collect and return meal trolleys and equipment from wards.
• Carry out cleaning and sanitation of kitchen areas and equipment.
• Complete service documentation including temperature checks and delivery logs.
• Operate mechanical dishwashing equipment and assist with manual washing.
• Follow food safety, health and safety and infection prevention procedures.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Adaptability

Hygiene awareness

Education

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Sodexo is seeking a part-time Food Catering Assistant at Chesterfield Royal Hospital to support ward meal delivery and hygiene. You’ll help set up trolleys, serve patients, and maintain high cleanliness standards in a busy healthcare setting.

The role requires catering or hospitality experience, strong customer service, and teamwork. Shifts are 16:30–20:00, 14 hours per week, at the Chesterfield site.