Catering Assistant

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Job Description Healthy outcomes start with positive patient experiences. 0 Hour Casual Contract / Various Shift Times - Morning shift - 7:00 - 15:00, Afternoon shift - 15:00 - 18:30 £12.92 per hour Parking / Access to Blue Light Card / Sodexo Benefits Location is Fryatt Hospital Check your local transport links here: Plan Your Journey | Traveline - the destination you should input is: CO12 4EX Job Introduction This job puts good food on the table. As a Food Service Assistant at Sodexo in Fryatt Hospital, you ll play an important part in preparing and serving nutritious, comforting meals that support patient recovery and wellbeing. 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: Prepare and cook meals to a planned menu, following standard recipes and maintaining high cooking standards. Monitor stock levels, rotate food correctly, and report shortages or quality issues to the Team Leader. Maintain strict food safety, hygiene, infection control, and cleanliness standards in all food preparation and service areas. Serve food to patients, staff, and visitors while delivering excellent customer service. Complete temperature checks, food probing, quality monitoring, and maintain accurate records. Use kitchen equipment safely, report faults promptly, and ensure appliances and kitchen areas are secured at the end of shifts. Communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, visitors, managers, and other departments, escalating issues where necessary. Support team operations by assisting with training, administration, health and safety compliance, and undertaking additional duties as delegated by supervisors What you bring: Proven experience working in a cook or catering role. Food Hygiene Level 2 Certificate (Level 3 Food Hygiene is desirable). Catering qualification such as City & Guilds 7061/7062 or NVQ Level 2 (desirable). Knowledge of food preparation techniques, standardised recipes, portion control, and stock management. Strong communication and customer service skills when working with patients, colleagues, and stakeholders. Reliable, punctual, flexible, and able to work under pressure to meet service demands and deadlines. Awareness of NHS policies and procedures and experience within a healthcare setting (desirable). Ability to work independently, adapt to changing service needs, use cleaning equipment safely, and support services across different healthcare locations, including holding a full driving licence where required. 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 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 to being an 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. Click here to read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture. Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins.

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