Kitchen Assistant

5 days - Mon - Fri 2 days - 09.00 - 18.00 - 3 days 12.30 - 18.30

Closing Date:

02/06/2026

Job Category: Catering Staff - UK Healthcare - Frontline

Ward Host - Essex Nuffield (Brentwood) Sodexo

Salary: £12.81 per hour

Hours: 33.5 hours per week

About the Role

Join Sodexo as a Ward Host at Nuffield Health Brentwood and play a vital role in delivering high quality food services to patients, staff, and visitors. You'll support kitchen operations, maintain excellent hygiene standards, and provide outstanding customer service in a healthcare environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support daily operations in line with Service Level Agreements and contractual standards
• Assist with preparing meals for patients, staff, and visitors
• Maintain the highest standards of food safety and hygiene at all times
• Work alongside the chefs and support with administration duties
• Help manage and maintain acceptable stock levels and consumption
• Ensure all audits achieve a pass rating and required documentation is completed
• Support initiatives to increase and maintain revenue in the staff restaurant
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with colleagues and staff

What You'll Bring

• Previous experience in a similar role
• Excellent food preparation and presentation skills
• Strong communication skills and a customer focused approach
• City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 (or equivalent)
• IOSH Managing Safely qualification

What We Offer

• Mental health and well being support
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free 24/7 virtual GP and well being app
• Discounts on major high street brands
• Financial well being support and salary finance tools
• Pension scheme and life insurance
• Full training, uniform, and PPE provided
• Career development and learning opportunities
• Cycle to Work scheme and volunteering programmes
• A supportive and inclusive team environment