Patient dining assistant
| Company: | Sodexo Ltd |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £12.92 - £12.92 |
| Hours: | Part-time |
| Location: | Hereford, HR1 2BN |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 19 Aug 2026 |
| Closing date: | 1 Sept 2026 |
Summary
Job Description
Healthy outcomes start with positive patientexperiences.
- 13 Hours a Week / Saturday & Sunday / 07:00 - 14:00
- £12.92 per hour + enhancements
- Uniform Provided / Access Blue Light Card / Sodexo Benefits
- up to 27 Days Holiday per year plus bank holidays
- Location is Hereford County Hospital
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Job Introduction
This job puts good food on the table.
As a Food ServiceAssistant at Sodexo in Hereford County Hospital, you’ll play an important partin preparing and serving nutritious, comforting meals that support patientrecovery and wellbeing. You’ll also helpmaintain a clean, safe environment in the kitchen and dining areas.With a cheerfulattitude and great customer service, your presence can make a real differencein someone’s day. Join Sodexo and be partof something greater. You belong in a team where you can act with purpose andthrive 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 tomake a difference every day. You'll be part of a supportive team, act withpurpose, and thrive in a role where your work matters. We also offer a range ofbenefits 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!
About Sodexo
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 thatimprove 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 to being an inclusive employer. Weare a forces friendly employer.We welcome and encourage applications from peoplewith a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds, and identities.We encourage our employees to get involved with ourEmployee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, SodexoDisability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins.
We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer.We’re committed tochanging attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have thechance to fulfil their aspirations.We run a DisabilityConfident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet theminimum selection criteria for the job.
Clickhereto read more about what we do to promotean inclusive culture.
Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together,Generations and Origins.
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