Retail Domestic Assistant

Retail Assistant – North Devon District Hospital

Hours:

22.5 per week

Days:
Monday–Friday

Times: 14:30–19:00

Pay: £12.51 per hour

Make a Difference Every Afternoon

At Sodexo, we believe that positive patient experiences start with the everyday moments — a clean, welcoming space, a friendly smile, and great service. We’re looking for a Retail Assistant to join our hardworking team at North Devon District Hospital, helping us deliver exceptional service to patients, visitors,and staff.

This is a hands-onrole where you’ll support our retail and catering areas, ensuring they remain clean, organised, and welcoming throughout the afternoon and early evening.

What You’ll Do

Serve food and beverages with excellent customer care
Clear tables and maintain a hygienic dining environment
Carry out daily cleaning duties in retail areas and offices
Follow cleaning schedules and use materials safely in line with COSHH guidelines
Support stock rotation, restocking, and general upkeep of retail spaces
Work as part of a friendly, supportive team to keep our spaces running smoothly

What You Bring

Essential:

Experience in a catering or customer-facing environment
Good communication skills
Strong awareness of Health & Safety practices
Flexible, organised, and able to work independently and as part of a team Desirable:

Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate
NVQ Level 2 in Hospitality, Catering, or Customer Service
Understanding of infection prevention and control in healthcare settings

What We Offer

27 days holiday (pro rata)
Cycle to Work Scheme
Blue Light discount
Discounted meals while on shift
Discounted bus travel
Access to online training and career progression
Mental health and wellbeing resources
Employee Assistance Programme
Free health & wellbeing app with 24/7 virtual GP
Retirement savings plan and life insurance
Full training and protective uniform provided
Supportive, friendly team environment

About Sodexo

AtSodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build abetter 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 aDisability Confident Leader employer.

We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chanceto 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