General Catering Assistant

Job Introduction

Job Description

Healthy outcomes start with positive patientexperiences.

• 18.5 Hours Per Week / 2 Days a week / Shift Times 7.00-14.30 / 7.00- 1930
• £12.21 per hour 
• Free Parking Onsite / Meal Provided Whilst on Shift / Uniform Provided / Social Hours/ Good Work Life Balance 
• 20 Days Holiday Per Year
• Location is Wyre Valley Nuffield, Venns Lane Hereford 

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Job Introduction

This job puts good food on the table.

As a Food ServiceAssistant at Sodexo in Nuffield Wyre Valley, you’ll play an important part inpreparing and serving nutritious, comforting meals that support patientrecovery and wellbeing. You’ll also helpmaintain a clean, safe environment in the kitchen and dining areas. With a cheerfulattitude and great customer service, your presence can make a real differencein someone’s day. Join Sodexo and be partof something greater. You belong in a team where you can act with purpose andthrive in your way. 

What you’ll do:

• Assist with the setup and serving of hot and cold meals from counters and steam tables
• Assist chefs to prepare and and cook breakfast, lunch and dinner with some occasional hospitality
• Clean and sanitise kitchen equipment and work areas to maintain hygiene standards, engaging in 'clean as you go' practise
• Follow recipes and product instructions to ensure meal consistency and quality
• Serve and operate the till in the staff restaurant during service times 
• Break down and clean stations at the end of meal service
• Work in temperature controlled environments i.e. Fridges and Freezers up to -18 degrees Celsius

What you bring:

• A passion for delivering tasty, nutritious food with care, with experience of working in a catering environment
• A friendly, professional attitude and respect for patients, visitors, and colleagues
• Ability to work well in a team and under pressure
• Basic food-handling knowledge and hygiene awareness- Food hygiene level 2 is desirable
• Good knowledge of Health and Safety
• The ability to stay on your feet and work efficiently during busy service periods

What we offer: 

Working at Sodexo isn’t just a job — it’s a chance tomake a difference every day. You'll be part of a supportive team, act withpurpose, and thrive in a role where your work matters. We also offer a range ofbenefits 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 andbring your energy, purpose, and passion to Sodexo.

We may close this advert early if wereceive a high number of applications — so don’t wait!

About Sodexo 

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every dayfor everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services thatimprove the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food andFM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services. 

We are committed to being an inclusive employer. Weare a forces friendly employer. We welcome and encourage applications from peoplewith a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds, and identities. We encourage our employees to get involved with ourEmployee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, SodexoDisability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins.

We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed tochanging attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have thechance to fulfil their aspirations. We run a DisabilityConfident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet theminimum selection criteria for the job.

Click here to read more about what we do to promotean inclusive culture.

Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together,Generations and Origins.