Catering Assistant

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Nuffield Health Parkside Hospital, Wimbledon, London, SW19 5NX

Healthy outcomes start with positive patient experiences.

• £12.81 per hour + Sodexo Benefits
• 30 hours per week
• 4 out of 7 days a week
• Example of shift times: 7.00 - 15.00 OR 11.30 - 19.30 OR 13.00 - 21.00 - shift pattern may vary
• Free parking available/ great public transport access/ Uniform provided

Job Introduction

This job puts good food on the table.

As a Catering Assistant with Sodexo at Nuffield Health Parkside 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

• Deliver a high-quality, person-centred food and beverage service to patients, visitors and colleagues.
• Accurately take meal and refreshment orders, ensuring dietary needs and allergies are recorded and communicated.
• Prepare, assemble and serve meals and refreshments safely, attractively and on time.
• Maintain high standards of food hygiene, infection prevention and cleanliness across ward kitchens and catering areas.
• Carry out routine cleaning of equipment, crockery, work areas and catering facilities, following a clean-as-you-go approach.
• Complete required food safety checks, temperature records, cleaning schedules and other documentation accurately.
• Monitor stock levels, rotate stock correctly and help minimise food waste.
• Work closely with ward teams, chefs and colleagues to provide excellent customer service while following all health, safety and company policies.

What you bring

• Previous experience in a catering, hospitality or food service environment.
• Good understanding of food safety, hygiene and infection prevention practices.
• Strong communication skills with a friendly, caring and respectful approach to patients, visitors and colleagues.
• Excellent attention to detail, particularly when following dietary requirements and food safety procedures.
• Ability to work efficiently in a busy environment while maintaining high standards of quality and cleanliness.
• A positive, reliable and flexible approach, with willingness to support different catering areas when needed.
• A team-focused mindset with a commitment to delivering outstanding customer service and treating everyone with dignity and respect.

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

Inclusive Employment

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.