Ward Host

Sodexo; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading service provider in the UK is seeking a Ward Assistant to help deliver meals and enhance patient experiences. Responsibilities include meal preparation, adhering to dietary requirements, and maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen. Candidates should possess a passion for food, a professional demeanor, and good communication skills. This role offers 18 hours of work per week at a competitive hourly rate of £12.21, along with various employee benefits.

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

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• A passion for great food and making a difference.
• A friendly, respectful, and professional attitude.
• Basic food-handling knowledge and hygiene awareness.
• The ability to stay active and on your feet for extended periods.
• Punctual and a good attendance record.
• Good listener with ability to quickly follow tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assist with production, setup and serving of meals.
• Follow recipes to ensure meal quality.
• Transport food service trolleys for meal service.
• Ensure dietary requirements are adhered to.
• Clean and sanitise workstations.
• Maintain stock control and rotation.
• Break down food service areas after meal periods.
• Monitor and report wastage levels.

Skills

Passion for great food

Friendly and professional attitude

Basic food-handling knowledge

Ability to stay active

Punctuality and good attendance record

Good listening skills

Job description

Job Description

Healthy outcomes start with positive patient experiences. 18 Hours Per Week / Any 3 days out of 5 / Shift Times 6:30am-12:30pm / 12:30pm-6:30pm £12.21 per hour. Free Parking / Uniform Provided / Sodexo Benefits / Excellent Public Transport Links 20 Days Holiday per Year (pro rata) + Bank Holidays. Location is Nuffield: Warwick Old Milverton Lane, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire. Check your local transport links here: Plan Your Journey | Traveline – the destination you should input is: CV32 6RW.

Job Introduction

Help Serve More Than Just Food—Serve Comfort, Care, and a Smile. As a Ward Assistant at Nuffield Warwick, you’ll play an important role in delivering delicious meals and a positive experience to patients, staff, and visitors. Your cheerful attitude and friendly interactions can brighten someone’s day and bring comfort during challenging times. At Sodexo, we believe food has the power to heal and uplift—and so do the people who serve it. Join Sodexo and be part of something greater. You belong in a team where you can act with purpose and thrive in your own way.

What You’ll Do

• Assist with the production, setup and serving of hot and cold meals.
• Follow recipes and product instructions to ensure meal quality.
• Transport food service trolleys for patient meal service, making sure temperature checks are carried out prior to serving.
• Ensure dietary requirements are adhered to.
• Clean and sanitise workstations and equipment.
• Ensure stock control and rotation procedures are maintained.
• Break down and tidy up food service areas after meal periods.
• Monitor and report wastage levels of patients meals.

What You Bring

• A passion for great food and making a difference.
• A friendly, respectful, and professional attitude.
• Basic food-handling knowledge and hygiene awareness.
• The ability to stay active and on your feet for extended periods.
• Punctual and a good attendance record.
• Good listener with ability to follow written or verbal tasks quickly and efficiently.

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.

About Sodexo

We may close this advert early if we receive a high number of applications — so don’t wait! 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 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. Read more about our inclusive culture.