Barista

Overview

Healthy outcomes start with positive patient experiences.

Hours:

37.5 hours per week, any 5 days out of 7. Shift times between 06:00 and 22:00. Salary: £10.45 - £12.60 per hour. Uniform provided. Access to Blue Light Card and Sodexo Benefits. 20 days holiday per year (pro rata).

Location:

Royal Stoke Hospital.

• Prepare and handle retail/food produce for daily service, ensuring correct storage, stock rotation, allergen safety, and compliance with Sodexo standards.
• Deliver excellent customer service, operate and balance the till accurately, and upsell products to drive sales growth.
• Maintain high standards of food safety, personal hygiene, uniform presentation, and a safe working environment.
• Manage stock levels, promotional activity awareness, and minimise waste or spoilage across all retail areas.
• Participate in required training, appraisals, and competency checks, and support management with additional duties as needed.

• Previous experience in food preparation and service within a fast-paced, customer-facing food or retail environment.
• Barista/Costa coffee experience desirable, with Level 2 Food Safety preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage customers and work with teams at all levels.
• Well-organised, self-motivated, and able to manage time effectively while working under pressure.
• Positive, flexible team player with a willingness to learn and develop in the role.

• 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; 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 and 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.

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday 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 On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services. We are committed to being an inclusive employer and welcome applications from people with diverse experiences, backgrounds, and identities.

We encourage our employees to get involved with Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins.

We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer and run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.  to read more about how we promote an inclusive culture.

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