Catering Assistant​/Ward Host

Job Description

Healthy outcomes start with positive patient experiences.

• 37.5 Hours Per Week / Any 5 days out of 7 / Various Shift Times
• £12.21 per hour
• Meal provided whilst on shift / Uniform provided/ Sodexo Benefits
• 20 days Holiday per year plus bank holidays
• Location is Nuffield Hospital, Highgate, 17-19 View Road, London

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Help Serve More Than Just Food—Serve Comfort, Care, and a Smile.

As aWard Assistant at Nuffield Highgate, you’ll play an important role in delivering delicious mealsand a positive experience to patients, staff, and visitors.

Your cheerfulattitude and friendly interactions can brighten someone’s day and bring comfortduring challenging times.

AtSodexo, we believe foodhas the power to heal and uplift—and so do the people who serve it. Join Sodexoand be part of something greater. You belong in a team where you can act with purpose and thrive in your own way.

• Assist in preparing and delivering safe, hygienic food services for patients and visitors, including assembling and transporting meal trays.
• Accurately take and record refreshment orders, ensuring all allergies and dietary needs are clearly communicated and followed.
• Provide a courteous, high-quality service on the ward, supporting patients with meals and ensuring timely delivery of all refreshments.
• Maintain strict hygiene, cleanliness and infection-control standards, including washing equipment, managing stock, monitoring wastage and completing required documentation.
• Communicate professionally and calmly, follow all policies and safety procedures, report issues promptly, and support the wider catering team as needed.

• A passion for great food and making a difference
• A friendly, respectful, and professional attitude
• Basic food- and health & safety certificate
• Allergen awareness
• The ability to stay active and on your feet for extended periods
• Good communication skills

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 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 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!

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 that improve 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 tobeingan inclusive employer. Weare 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 thechance 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 topromote an inclusive culture.

Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together,Generations and Origins.