Ward Catering Assistant- Half Day

Ward Catering Assistant- Half Day

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Job Type: Permanent

Job Sector: Food, Beverage

Region: West Midlands

Location: Stoke-on-trent

Salary: £10.90 to £13.14 per hour

Salary Description: £10.90 to £13.14 per hour

Posted: 03/06/2026

Recruiter: Sodexo

Job Ref: SDX/TP/1663810/158183/RS

Job Description

Healthy outcomes start with positive patient experiences. 17.5 Hours / 4 on 4 off rolling rota / 14:00-19:00

Uniform / Blue Light Card / Perks Holidays

Location is Royal Stoke Hospital

Check your local transport links here: Plan Your Journey | Traveline - the destination you should input is: ST4 6QG

Please take the time to read the attached job description

Job Introduction

This job puts good food on the table. As a Ward Catering Assistant at Sodexo in Royal Stoke Hospital, 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 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 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

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 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 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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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.

experiences.17.5 Hours / 4 on 4 off rolling rota / 14:00-19:00£10.90 to £13.14 per hourUniform / Blue Light Card / PerksHolidaysLocation is Royal Stoke HospitalCheck your local transport links here: Plan Your
Journey | Traveline - the destination you should input is: ST4
6QGPlease take
the time to read the attached job descriptionJob
IntroductionThis job
puts good food on the table.As aWard
Catering Assistantat Sodexo inRoyal Stoke Hospital,you'll play an
important part in preparing and serving nutritious, comforting meals that