Barista
| Company: | Sodexo Ltd |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £10.90 to £13.14 an hour |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Stoke-on-trent, ST4 6QG |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Closing date: | 6 Nov 2026 |
Summary
Job Description
Healthy outcomes start with positive patientexperiences.
- 30 Hours a Week / Any 5 days out of 7 / Shift Times between 0600-2000
- £10.90 - £13.14 per hour
- Uniform Provided / Access to Blue Light Card / Sodexo Benefits
- 20 Days Holiday a Year (pro rata)+ Bank Holidays
- Location is Royal Stoke Hospital
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Job Introduction
Belong to a team. Thrive throughservice.
As aBarista at Sodexo, you'll craft exceptional coffee and serve delicious food from our diverse menu — think cakes, sandwiches, wraps, paninis, and toasties. Located atRoyal Stoke Hospital, you'll help create a welcoming environment thateases the stress of hospital visits by offering warm hospitality and friendly,professional conversations with patients, staff, and visitors alike.
Join SodexoJoin 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:
- Prepare and handle retail/food produce for daily service, ensuring correct storage, stock rotation, allergen safety, and compliance with Sodexo standards
- Deliver excellent customer service, operate and balance the till accurately, and upsell products to drive sales growth
- Maintain high standards of food safety, personal hygiene, uniform presentation, and a safe working environment
- Manage stock levels, promotional activity awareness, and minimise waste or spoilage across all retail areas
- Participate in required training, appraisals, and competency checks, and support management with additional duties as needed
What you bring:
- Previous experience in food preparation and service within a fast-paced, customer-facing food or retail environment
- Barista/Costa coffee experience desirable, with Level 2 Food Safety preferred
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage customers and work with teams at all levels
- Well-organised, self-motivated, and able to manage time effectively while working under pressure
- Positive, flexible team player with a willingness to learn and develop in the role
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 promote an inclusive culture.
Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together,Generations and Origins.