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Catering Assistant

Sodexo, Upper Dovercourt, Tendring

Catering Assistant

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Sodexo, Upper Dovercourt, Tendring

  • Part time
  • Temporary
  • Onsite working

Posted today, 8 Nov | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

Job ref: ef1e10e513244fcba72179bc3ff58e53

Location ref: Upper Dovercourt, Tendring

Full Job Description

  • Prepare and cook meals to a planned menu, following standard recipes and maintaining high cooking standards.
  • Monitor stock levels, rotate food correctly, and report shortages or quality issues to the Team Leader.
  • Maintain strict food safety, hygiene, infection control, and cleanliness standards in all food preparation and service areas.
  • Serve food to patients, staff, and visitors while delivering excellent customer service.
  • Complete temperature checks, food probing, quality monitoring, and maintain accurate records.
  • Use kitchen equipment safely, report faults promptly, and ensure appliances and kitchen areas are secured at the end of shifts.
  • Communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, visitors, managers, and other departments, escalating issues where necessary.
  • Support team operations by assisting with training, administration, health and safety compliance, and undertaking additional duties as delegated by supervisors

    Proven experience working in a cook or catering role.
  • Food Hygiene Level 2 Certificate (Level 3 Food Hygiene is desirable).
  • Catering qualification such as City & Guilds 7061/7062 or NVQ Level 2 (desirable).
  • Knowledge of food preparation techniques, standardised recipes, portion control, and stock management.
  • Strong communication and customer service skills when working with patients, colleagues, and stakeholders.
  • Reliable, punctual, flexible, and able to work under pressure to meet service demands and deadlines.
  • Awareness of NHS policies and procedures and experience within a healthcare setting (desirable).
  • Ability to work independently, adapt to changing service needs, use cleaning equipment safely, and support services across different healthcare locations, including holding a full driving licence where required.

    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. Clickhereto read more about what we do to promotean inclusive culture. Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together,Generations and Origins.

  • 0 Hour Casual Contract / Various Shift Times - Morning shift - 7:00 - 15:00, Afternoon shift - 15:00 - 18:30
  • £12.92 per hour
  • Parking / Access to Blue Light Card / Sodexo Benefits
  • Location is Fryatt Hospital
    • Check your local transport links here: Plan YourJourney | Traveline- the destination you should input is:CO12 4EX Job Introduction, 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

Direct job link

https://www.jobs24.co.uk/job/catering-assistant-127714244