Patient Dining Assistant
Hereford County Hospital, HR1 2BN
13 Hours per week
Saturday & Sunday 7:00am -14:00pm
£12.92 per hour + any enhancements
Benefits: Blue Light Card, Sodexo Discounts, Apprenticeship Opportunities
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Job Introduction
As a Patient Dining Assistant at Sodexo in Hereford County Hospital, you’ll play an important part in preparing and serving nutritious, comforting meals that support patient recovery and well being. You’ll also help maintain a clean, safe environment in the kitchen and dining areas. With a cheerful attitude and great customer service, your presence can make a real difference in someone’s day. Join Sodexo and be part of something greater. You belong in a team where you can act with purpose and thrive 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 sanitize 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
* Mental health and well being resources.
* Employee Assistance Programme (including financial/legal advice & personal support).
* Free health & well being app with 24/7 virtual GP access.
* Discounts on high street brands for you and your family.
* Salary finance tools and financial well being 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.
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.
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