Kitchen Assistant

Job Description

Healthy outcomes start with positive patient experiences.

• 30 Hours a Week / Monday to Friday / 08:30 - 15:00
• £12.31 per hour
• Meal provided whilst on shift / Uniform provided / Sodexo Benefits
• 20 days Holidays per year plus Bank Holidays
• Location is Tunbridge Wells Nuffield Health

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A Role That Keeps You Moving - Join Sodexo as a Kitchen Assistant

Are you looking for a role where no two days are the same, where you can grow, belong, and be part of something greater? As aKitchen Assistant at Sodexo Tunbridge Wells Nuffield Health, you'll play a vital role in keeping our kitchen running smoothly, working behind the scenes to support our chefs and ensure every dish is served to the highest standard.

If this is, 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.

• Assist chefs in kitchen with food preparation & patient meals
• Assist with washing up & general cleaning duties
• Ensure hygienic cleaning of all crockery, cutlery, trays, and equipment used to maintain infection control standards
• Serve daily in the staff canteen - recording daily temperature checks & cleaning schedules
• Maintain stock control, rotation, and records at all times, assisting with deliveries
• Complete all legal, company, and client documentation within required time frames
• Report all equipment malfunctions to the Catering Manager
• Communicate calmly, politely, and tactfully with customers at all times
• Recognise issues that may affect customer satisfaction and take appropriate action to resolve or escape as necessary
• Follow all applicable policies and procedures, including Infection Prevention and Control
• Carry out duties safely, with minimal disruption to others
• Make full and proper use of any protective or safety equipment provided

• 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
• Willingness to learn new skills (e.g. food safety, health & hygiene)
• The ability to stay on your feet and work efficiently during busy service periods
• Level 2 food hygiene certificate

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!

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.