Ward Catering Assistant

Ward Catering Assistant

Location: Pontyclun, CF72 8JX

Salary: £12.71 per hour plus Sodexo Benefits

Job Type: 15 hours per week / 2 days in 7

Shifts: Monday to Friday 6.30-14.30 or 12.00-20.00; Saturdays 07.00-19.00; Sundays 07.00-15.00

Location: Nuffield The Vale Hospital

Please take the time to read the attached job description.

Job Introduction

Help Serve More Than Just Food-Serve Comfort, Care, and a Smile. As a Ward Catering Assistant at Nuffield The Vale Hospital, you'll play an important role in delivering delicious meals and a positive experience to patients, staff, and visitors. Your cheerful attitude and friendly interactions can brighten someone's day and bring comfort during challenging times. At Sodexo, we believe food has the power to heal and uplift—and so do the people who serve it. Join Sodexo and be part of something greater. You belong in a team where you can act with purpose and thrive in your own way.

What You'll Do:

• Assist with the setup and serving of hot and cold meals


• Follow recipes and product instructions to ensure meal quality


• Clean and sanitise workstations and equipment


• Break down and tidy up food service areas after meal periods

What You Bring:

• A passion for great food and making a difference


• A friendly, respectful, and professional attitude


• Basic food-handling knowledge and hygiene awareness


• The ability to stay active and on your feet for extended periods

What 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 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 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 Sodexo

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday 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 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 people with diverse 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 are a Disability Confident Leader employer and run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.

Note: This description reflects the role as advertised and may be subject to changes by Sodexo.

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Job DescriptionHealthy outcomes start with positive patient experiences.15 hours per week / 2 days in 7Shifts on rota basis Monday to Friday 6.30-14.30 or 12.00-20.00 Saturdays 07.00-19.00 Sundays 07.00-15.00£12.71 per hour + Sodexo BenefitsFree Parking on Site / Free Meal on ShiftLocation is Nuffield The Vale HospitalCheck your local transport links here: Plan Your Journey | Traveline - the destination you should input is: CF72 8JXPlease take the time to read the attached job descriptionJob IntroductionHelp Serve More Than Just Food-Serve Comfort, Care, and a Smile.As a Ward Catering Assistant at Nuffield The Vale Hospital, you'll play an important role in delivering delicious meals and a positive experience to patients, staff, and visitors. Your cheerful attitude and friendly interactions can brighten someone's day and bring comfort during challenging times.At Sodexo, we believe food has the power to heal and uplift-and so do the people who serve it. Join Sodexo and be part of
something greater. You belong in a team where you can act with purpose and thrive in your own way.What You'll Do:Assist with the setup and serving of hot and cold mealsFollow recipes and product instructions to ensure meal qualityClean and sanitise workstations and equipmentBreak down and tidy up food service areas after meal periodsWhat You Bring:A passion for great food and making a differenceA friendly, respectful, and professional attitudeBasic food-handling knowledge and hygiene awarenessThe ability to stay active and on your feet for extended 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