Ward Catering Assistant – Nuffield The Vale Hospital Annual Salary: £9,922 per year (£12.71 per hour equivalent) 15 hours per week • 2 days in 7 • Sociable hours Shift Patterns: Weekdays:1pm–9pm Weekends:11am–7pm 7‑day flexibility required Weekends on a rota Ideally available Wednesdays Free meal on shift • Free uniform • Free parking Own transport preferred due to limited public transport Job Introduction Healthy outcomes start with positive patient experiences — and you’ll be part of the team that makes that happen. As a Ward Catering Assistant, you’ll bring comfort, care and great food to patients, visitors and staff. Your warm presence and friendly service help create a reassuring environment during challenging moments. What You’ll Do Assist with preparing and serving hot and cold meals Follow recipes and instructions to maintain quality Keep work areas clean, sanitised and safe Break down and tidy service areas after meals Provide friendly, professional support to patients and staff What You Bring A positive, caring and professional attitude Basic food‑handling and hygiene awareness Ability to stay active and work on your feet Reliability, teamwork and attention to detail What We Offer Mental health and wellbeing support Employee Assistance Programme 24/7 virtual GP access Discounts on high‑street brands Financial wellbeing tools Retirement savings plan & life insurance Full training and uniform Learning and development opportunities Cycle to Work scheme & volunteering options A supportive, purpose‑driven team environment 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.