Ward Catering Assistant

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  • Job reference: SDX/TP/2245345/157208
  • Location: Hensol Castle Park
  • Job type: Part Time - 15 hours per week
  • Salary: £12.71 per hour plus Sodexo Benefits
  • Closing date: 21 May 2026
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About the role

Ward Catering Assistant – Nuffield The Vale Hospital

Annual Salary: £9,922 per year (£12.71 per hour equivalent)

15 hours per week • 2 days in 7 • Sociable hours

Shift Patterns

  • Weekdays: 6.30-14.30 or 1.00 - 21.00pm
  • Weekends: 6.30 - 14.30 or 11.00 - 19.00pm
  • 7‑day flexibility required
  • Weekends on a rota
  • Free meal on shift • Free uniform • Free parking Own transport preferred due to limited public transport

Job Introduction

Healthy outcomes start with positive patient experiences — and you’ll be part of the team that makes that happen.As a Ward Catering Assistant, you’ll bring comfort, care and great food to patients, visitors and staff. Your warm presence and friendly service help create a reassuring environment during challenging moments.

What You’ll Do

  • Work within a friendly and professional team, and reporting to the Catering manager.
  • Providing catering service to patients and staff.
  • Keep work areas clean, and safe
  • Complete necessary, but simple administration tasks

What You Bring

  • A positive, caring and professional attitude
  • Basic food‑handling and hygiene awareness
  • Ability to stay active and work on your feet
  • Reliability, teamwork and attention to detail

What We Offer

  • Mental health and well being support
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • 24/7 virtual GP access
  • Discounts on high‑street brands
  • Financial well being tools
  • Retirement savings plan & life insurance
  • Full training and uniform
  • Learning and development opportunities
  • Cycle to Work scheme & volunteering options
  • A supportive, purpose‑driven team environment

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 fulfill 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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KEY BENEFITS

  • Advice and guidance

    Get help with legal, financial, personal or work issues whenever you need it.
  • Pension Plan

    Save effectively for your future when you join the Sodexo Pension Plan.
  • Wellbeing support

    Unlimited access to online support for your mental health, 24/7.
  • Generous leave

    For holidays, care needs or major life events, we’ll help you rest and recharge.
  • Discounts and savings

    Enjoy great deals from leading retailers and use our Bike to Work scheme
  • Virtual GP

    24-hour access to video or phone consultations for you and your family.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

At our company, we believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. Roles at Sodexo are designed to empower individuals from all backgrounds. We are committed to creating an environment that values equity and supports the growth of all employees, ensuring that everyone can contribute to and benefit from our collective success.

Social Impact

Ever since we started, we’ve had a clear purpose – to do some good in our communities through helping people. Today, that purpose is still a huge part of who we are. And every one of our colleagues helps that happen.

We’re committed to volunteering our time, resources, skills and knowledge – more than 50% of colleagues contribute to thousands of volunteer hours every year. And our Charitable Foundation has now donated over £9 million to charities and good causes across the country.

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Hensol Castle Park, United Kingdom, CF72

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Career Stories

  • “I’m so excited to see the team on site develop and grow, I feel we can make a difference here. It’s always about the patients—safe, dignified care is what matters most.”

    Louise, Domestic Manager - Health and Care

  • "It just made me feel proud of myself that I was actually doing something. It was what I enjoyed. It's what I missed from the care home because it just… I couldn't go any further, but I knew with this, I could go further."

    Carly, Sodexo Apprentice - Health and Care

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