Barista

Job Description

Healthy outcomes start with positive patient experiences.

Key Details

• 30 Hours a Week / Any 5 days over 7 / Shift times between 6am and 8pm / 9 Month FTC
• £10.90 - £13.14 per hour
• Uniform Provided / Access to Blue Light Card / Sodexo Benefits
• 20 Days Holiday a Year + Bank Holidays
• Location is Royal Stoke Hospital

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Job Introduction

Belong to a team. Thrive through service.

As a Barista at Sodexo, you'll craft exceptional coffee and serve delicious food from our diverse menu - think cakes, sandwiches, wraps, paninis, and toasties. Located at Royal Stoke Hospital, you'll help create a welcoming environment that eases the stress of hospital visits by offering warm hospitality and friendly, professional conversations with patients, staff, and visitors alike.

What you'll do

• Prepare and handle retail/food produce for daily service, ensuring correct storage, stock rotation, allergen safety, and compliance with Sodexo standards
• Deliver excellent customer service, operate and balance the till accurately, and upsell products to drive sales growth
• Maintain high standards of food safety, personal hygiene, uniform presentation, and a safe working environment
• Manage stock levels, promotional activity awareness, and minimise waste or spoilage across all retail areas
• Participate in required training, appraisals, and competency checks, and support management with additional duties as needed

What you bring

• Previous experience in food preparation and service within a fast-paced, customer-facing food or retail environment
• Barista/Costa coffee experience desirable, with Level 2 Food Safety preferred
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage customers and work with teams at all levels
• Well organised, self motivated, and able to manage time effectively while working under pressure
• Positive, flexible team player with a willingness to learn and develop in the role

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

Equal Opportunity Employer

• We are committed to being an inclusive employer.
• We are a Diversity Friendly Employer and an Inclusive Employer.
• We welcome and encourage applications from people with diverse experiences, backgrounds and identities.
• We are a Disability Confident Leader and run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

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!