Food Service Assistant

Food Service Assistant

Nuffield Health Chichester Hospital, 78 Broyle Road, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 6WB

Healthy outcomes start with positive patient experiences.

• £12.81 per hour + Sodexo Benefits
• 18 hours per week
• Shift Pattern: 3 days out of 7 a week - Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday
• Shift Times: 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
• Free parking available on site / free meal on shift / uniform provided

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Job Introduction

This job puts good food on the table.

As a Food Service Assistant with Sodexo at Nuffield Health Chichester 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 present sandwiches, salads and other food items for patients, staff and visitors, following agreed recipes and quality standards.
• Ensure meals are prepared and served on time for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
• Deliver a friendly, welcoming and professional service to patients, colleagues and visitors.
• Follow all food safety, hygiene (HACCP) and health & safety procedures to maintain a safe working environment.
• Keep your work area clean, organised and well stocked, completing cleaning and temperature records as required.
• Check deliveries for quality and temperature, rotate stock and safely dispose of out-of-date food.
• Support the wider catering team by working collaboratively, minimising food waste and meeting special dietary requirements where needed.

What you bring

• Good communication skills and a positive, customer-focused approach.
• The ability to work well as part of a team in a busy environment.
• A good understanding of food hygiene and health & safety requirements, with a willingness to follow procedures at all times.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to follow recipes and instructions accurately.
• A reliable, organised approach with the ability to prioritise tasks and meet service times.
• A Level 1 Food Hygiene Certificate (or higher) is desirable, although training will be provided.
• A commitment to treating confidential information with care and maintaining high standards of professionalism.

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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