Job Introduction
Healthy outcomes start with positive patient experiences.
* casual/flexible Monday – Sunday – ;
* £ per hour + enhancements
* Cycle to work Scheme, Blue Light discount, Discounted meals whilst on shift, Discounted Bus travel, Access to online training and Progression
* Location is North Devon District Hospital
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Job Introduction
Feed our customers and we’ll fuel your career.
At Sodexo Health and Care, we believe in creating exceptional experiences for patients, staff, and visitors. Food and retail play a vital role in a hospital environment – they bring comfort, connection, and care. We’re looking for a friendly, reliable, and motivated Casual Retail Catering Assistant to join our team at North Devon District Hospital, helping us deliver excellent service every day.
As a Retail Catering Assistant, you’ll be at the heart of our catering and retail service, making a real difference to staff, patients, and visitors. If you’re passionate about delivering excellent service, take pride in a job well done, and want to make a real difference in a healthcare setting – we’d love to hear from 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:
* Providing a warm, courteous counter service across our cafés, shops, and restaurants
* Preparing and serving hot meals, snacks, and drinks while following portion and hygiene standards
* Restocking shelves and fridges, ensuring fresh products and clear displays using stock rotation methods
* Operating tills, handling payments, and keeping all financial transactions secure
* Delivering safe and well-presented hospitality functions for meetings and events
* Maintaining clean, welcoming spaces by clearing tables, washing up, and following cleaning schedules
* Following Sodexo’s high standards for health, safety, and infection control
* Supporting colleagues, attending training, and acting as a buddy for new team members
Every day, you’ll contribute to creating a positive, welcoming environment in a busy hospital setting.
What You Bring:
* Experience in catering, retail, or customer service
* A friendly, approachable manner with excellent communication skills
* A strong focus on hygiene, safety, and delivering great service
* Flexibility to work across different areas of retail catering
* A positive attitude and a passion for helping others
Desirable (but not essential):
* Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate
* NVQ Level 2 in Customer Service
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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