Job Introduction
Ward Catering Assistant
Nuffield Health Exeter Hospital, EX2 4UG
Healthy outcomes start with positive patient experiences.
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£12.71 per hour + Sodexo Benefits
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24 hours per week
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Shift Pattern: 4 days out of 7, including weekend work
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Shift Times: 7:00 am - 1:00 pm OR 1:00 pm - 7/8 pm
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Free parking on site / free meal on shift / Uniform provided
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Job Introduction
Help Serve More Than Just Food—Serve Comfort, Care, and a Smile.
As a Ward Catering Assistant with Sodexo at Nuffield Health Exeter 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:
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Prepare, portion and deliver meals and refreshments to patients safely and efficiently.
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Support patients, visitors and colleagues by providing a friendly, professional and person-centred service.
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Maintain high standards of food hygiene, cleanliness and infection prevention throughout your shift.
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Check, rotate and store stock correctly, ensuring food safety standards and expiry date procedures are followed.
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Assist with basic food preparation and the safe operation of catering equipment.
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Follow all health and safety procedures, including manual handling and safe working practices in temperature-controlled environments.
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Work flexibly across catering areas to support the team and help deliver an excellent service.
What You Bring:
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A caring, positive approach and a genuine commitment to delivering excellent service to patients.
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Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a supportive team.
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The ability to stay organised and work calmly in a busy healthcare environment.
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A strong understanding of the importance of food hygiene, cleanliness and infection prevention.
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Experience in catering, hospitality or healthcare is desirable, but not essential, as full training will be provided.
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A willingness to learn, follow procedures and adapt to changing priorities.
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Reliability, attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high standards of safety and quality
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:
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Mental health and wellbeing resources
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Employee Assistance Programme (including financial/legal advice & personal support)
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Free health & wellbeing app with 24/7 virtual GP access
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Discounts on high street brands for you and your family
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Salary finance tools and financial wellbeing resources
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Retirement savings plan and life insurance
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Full training and protective uniform provided.
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Opportunities to gain experience through learning and development.
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Cycle to Work scheme & volunteering opportunities.
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Flexible working and a dynamic team environment
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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 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 here to read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture.
Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins.
