Kitchen Assistant

About the role

Kitchen Assistant Nuffield Health Brentwood Hospital, Shenfield Road, CM15 8EH Healthy outcomes start with positive patient experiences. £10.85 - £12.71 per hour (age dependent) + Sodexo Benefits 15 hours per week shift pattern: 2 days out of 7 | Saturday and Sunday shift times: 7 am - 3 pm OR 10 am - 6 pm Parking available on site / Uniform provided Check your local transport links here: Plan Your Journey | Traveline - the destination you should input is: CM15 8EH Please take the time to read the attached job description Job Introduction A Role That Keeps You Moving – Join Sodexoas a Kitchen Porter Are you looking for a role where no two days are the same, where you can grow, belong, and be part of something greater? As a Kitchen Porter with Sodexo at Nuffield Health Brentwood Hospital, you’ll play a vital role in keeping our kitchen running smoothly, working behind the scenes to support our chefs and ensure every dish is served to the highest standard. If this is, YOU 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: Deliver a high-quality food and beverage service to patients and visitors, ensuring a positive customer experience at all times. Accurately take meal and refreshment orders, recording and communicating any dietary requirements or allergies. Prepare and present patient meal trays, ensuring orders are assembled correctly and delivered promptly. Assist patients with meal service where required, providing a friendly, professional and compassionate approach. Maintain excellent food safety, hygiene and infection prevention standards across ward kitchens, preparation areas and dishwashing facilities. Support kitchen operations with food preparation, stock rotation, replenishment and cleaning duties. Complete required records, audits and compliance documentation, reporting any equipment issues or service concerns to your manage What you bring: Previous experience in a catering, hospitality, healthcare or food service environment would be beneficial, but full training will be provided A strong focus on customer service, with the ability to communicate confidently and professionally with patients, visitors and colleagues. Excellent attention to detail, particularly when handling dietary requirements, allergies and meal preparation. Good organisational skills, with the ability to manage tasks efficiently and follow procedures accurately. A positive, flexible and team-oriented approach, with a willingness to support different areas of the catering operation. A commitment to maintaining high standards of food safety, cleanliness, confidentiality and quality at all times. 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 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.

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