Retail Assistant

Job Introduction

Retail Assistant – North Devon District Hospital

Hours: 19.5 hours per week (9:30am – 4:30pm)

Pay: £12.59 per hour + potential for overtime

Employer: Sodexo

Are you friendly, reliable, and passionate about greatcustomer service? Do you enjoy working in a busy retail and cateringenvironment where every day brings something new? Join our dedicated team atSodexo, based at North Devon District Hospital, and help us deliver exceptionalservice to staff, visitors, and patients.

About the Role

As a Retail Assistant, you’ll play a key role inproviding high-quality food and retail services across the hospital. Fromserving hot meals and drinks to keeping the café and retail areas spotless andwell-stocked, your work will make a real difference to everyone’s day.

Your main duties will include:

• Serving food and beverages at the counter while maintaining portion control and excellent customer care.
• Monitoring and recording food temperatures.
• Restocking shelves and displays using stock rotation methods.
• Supporting stocktaking and ordering processes.
• Preparing and delivering hospitality functions to a high standard.
• Operating tills and handling cash securely.
• Clearing tables, washing up, and maintaining high standards of cleanliness.
• Following cleaning schedules and using cleaning materials safely in line with COSHH regulations.
• Supporting new team members through the “buddy” induction programme.

What We’re Looking For

• We’re seeking someone who is:
• Experienced in catering and/or retail environments
• Friendly, approachable, and a great communicator
• A team player who takes pride in their work and personal presentation
• Aware of health and safety, infection control, and hygiene standard
• Willing to learn, train, and grow within Sodexo

Desirable but not essential:

• Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate
• NVQ Level 2 in Customer Service

What You’ll Get

💷 £12.59 per hour

🕒 19.5 hours per week(9:30am – 4:30pm)

✨ Potential for overtime

👕 Full uniform andtraining provided

🚀 Career development andprogression opportunities

💚 Be part of a team thatsupports staff, patients, and visitors every day

Join Us

If you’reenthusiastic, customer-focused, and ready to make a difference, we’d love tohear from you.

Apply today to become part of the Sodexo team at North Devon DistrictHospital.

What we offer: 

Workingat 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 rolewhere your work matters. We also offer a range of benefits to support you andyour 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 tobe part of something greater? Apply now and bring your energy, purpose, andpassion to Sodexo.

We may close this advert early if we receive a highnumber of applications — so don’t wait!

AboutSodexo 

AtSodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build abetter life for all. As the global leader in services that improve theQuality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumerseach day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services,Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services. 

We arecommitted to being an inclusive employer. We are a forces friendlyemployer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diversevariety of experiences, backgrounds, and identities. We encourage ouremployees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, SodexoParents & Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together,Generations and Origins.

We’re aDisability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changingattitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chanceto fulfil their aspirations. We run a Disability Confident interviewscheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteriafor the job.

Click here to read more aboutwhat we do to promote an inclusive culture.

SodexoDisability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins.