Catering Assistant

Catering Assistant

Location: Royston, SG8 5JP

Employer: Sodexo

Job Summary

Healthy outcomes start with positive patient experiences. This role involves preparing and serving nutritious meals to support patient recovery and wellbeing, while maintaining a clean and safe kitchen and dining environment. A cheerful attitude and strong customer service are valued to make a real difference in a patient and visitor experience. Join Sodexo and be part of something greater.

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 provides a chance to make a difference every day within a supportive team


• Range of benefits including mental health and wellbeing resources, Employee Assistance Programme, and 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 and volunteering opportunities


• Flexible working and a dynamic team environment


• Competitive pay

About Sodexo

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone to build a better life for all. As a global leader in services that improve Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million customers daily through On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services, and Personal & Home Services. We are committed to being an inclusive employer and a forces-friendly employer. We welcome applications from diverse backgrounds and experiences. We encourage involvement with Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Disability, and more. We are a Disability Confident Leader employer and run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria.

Additional Information

Job Reference: SDX/TP/1113012/156442

Salary: £12.71 per hour plus Sodexo Benefits

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Job DescriptionHealthy outcomes start with positive patient experiences.35 hours per week / 5 days in 7£12.71 per hour + Sodexo BenefitsParking / Meals / Uniform / Blue Light Card / PerksLocation is Priory Kneesworth HouseCheck your local transport links here: Plan Your Journey | Traveline - the destination you should input is: SG8 5JPPlease take the time to read the attached job descriptionJob IntroductionThis job puts good food on the table.As a Catering Assistant at Sodexo in Priory Kneesworth House, 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:Assist with the
setup and serving of hot and cold meals from counters and steam tablesClean and sanitise kitchen equipment and work areas to maintain hygiene standardsFollow recipes and product instructions to ensure meal consistency and qualityBreak down and clean stations at the end of meal serviceWhat you bring:A passion for delivering tasty, nutritious food with careA friendly, professional attitude and respect for patients, visitors, and colleaguesBasic food-handling knowledge and hygiene awarenessThe ability to stay on your feet and work efficiently during busy service periodsWhat 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 resourcesEmployee Assistance Programme (including financial/legal advice & personal support)Free health & wellbeing app with
24/7 virtual GP accessDiscounts on high street brands for you and your familySalary finance tools and financial wellbeing resourcesRetirement savings plan and life insuranceFull 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 environmentCompetitive payReady 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 SodexoAt 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 hereto read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture.Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins.