Ward Host

Sodexo Ltd; Brentwood (MD); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mental health resources

Employee Assistance Programme

Free health & wellbeing app

Discounts on high street brands

Retirement savings and life insurance

Full training and protective uniform

Job summary

Sodexo Ltd is hiring a Ward Assistant to support meal service at a hospital location. You will assist with meal setup, serving, and post-service cleanup while maintaining high standards of hygiene and patient care. A cheerful, professional attitude and reliable teamwork are essential.

The role supports patient, staff, and visitor experiences, with opportunities to learn and contribute to a caring hospital environment. Flexible weekend coverage is required.

Qualifications

• Genuine enthusiasm for food service and patient care.
• Professional, respectful communication with patients and staff.
• Basic knowledge of food safety and hygiene requirements.
• Ability to stay active and on your feet for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Assist with setup and serving of hot and cold meals.
• Follow recipes and instructions to maintain meal quality.
• Clean and sanitise workstations and equipment.
• Break down and tidy food service areas after meals.

Skills

Passion for good food

Friendly, respectful attitude

Food-handling hygiene basics

Stamina to stay on feet for long hours

Job description

Healthy outcomes start with positive patient experiences.

• 37.5hr pw 5/7 to include weekends. Flexibility required to work 7-3 or 12-8
• Location is Location is Nuffield Health Brentwood Hospital

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Job Introduction

Help Serve More Than Just Food—Serve Comfort, Care, and a Smile.

As a

Ward Assistant at

[Location], 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 setup and serving of hot and cold meals
• Follow recipes and product instructions to ensure meal quality
• Clean and sanitise workstations and equipment
• Break down and tidy up food service areas after meal periods

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

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

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 every day 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 tobeingan 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.

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

Keywords:

Patient Care, Customer Service, Food Service, Hospitality, Infection Control, Food Safety & Hygiene, Meal Service, Communication Skills, Attention to Detail, Teamwork