Patient Dining Assistant

Job Introduction

Job Description

Healthy outcomes start with positive patientexperiences.

• 26 Hours / Saturday & Sunday / 07:00-14:00
• £12.36 - £22.61 per hour
• Blue light card, up to 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, Sodexo discounts, Apprenticeship opportunities
• Location is Hereford County Hospital

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Job Introduction

Help Serve More Than Just Food—ServeComfort, Care, and a Smile.

As a Patient Dining Assistant atSodexo in HerefordCounty Hospital, you’ll play an importantpart in preparing and serving nutritious, comforting meals that support patientrecovery and wellbeing. You’ll also help maintain a clean, safe environment inthe kitchen and dining areas. With a cheerful attitude and great customerservice, your presence can make a real difference in someone’s day. Join Sodexoand be part of something greater. You belong in a team where you can act withpurpose and thrive in your way.

What you’ll do:

• Assist with the setup and serving of hot and cold meals from counters and steam tables
• Clean and sanitise kitchen equipment and work areas to maintain hygiene standards
• Follow recipes and product instructions to ensure meal consistency and quality
• Break down and clean stations at the end of meal service

What you bring:

• A passion for delivering tasty, nutritious food with care
• A friendly, professional attitude and respect for patients, visitors, and colleagues
• Basic food-handling knowledge and hygiene awareness
• 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 we receive a highnumber 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 servicesthat improve 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 frompeople with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds, and identities. Weencourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such asPride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, SoTogether, Generations and Origins.

We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’recommitted to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabledpeople have the chance 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 promote aninclusive culture.

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