Catering Assistant Driver

Catering Assistant Driver

Healthy outcomes start with positive patient experiences.

• 35 hrs pw 5/7
• Priory Hospital Kneesworth House Old North Rd, Royston
• £12.71ph + great benefits
• meals on duty
• Full UK driving license with min 3 years experience essential

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Job Introduction

This job puts good food on the table.

At Sodexo, we're passionate about delivering exceptional services that improve quality of life. We are currently recruiting a Catering Assistant to join our team at Priory Hospital. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a caring and supportive environment where your contribution makes a real difference to patients, visitors and colleagues every day.

As a Catering Assistant, you will play a key role in delivering a high-quality patient dining experience while ensuring our catering and hospitality services meet the highest standards of food safety, cleanliness, and customer care.

What you’ll do:

• Assisting with the preparation, service and distribution of hot and cold meals to patients, staff and visitors.
• Serving food from counters and service areas in a professional and friendly manner.
• Maintaining high standards of food hygiene, cleanliness and infection prevention.
• Cleaning catering equipment, workstations, dining areas and other Sodexo-managed spaces.
• Restocking food supplies and monitoring stock levels.
• Following recipes, portion controls and service procedures.
• Safely operating catering and cleaning equipment.
• Supporting hospitality and special catering events when required.
• Disposing of waste appropriately and maintaining accurate records where necessary.
• Complying with all Health & Safety, Food Safety and company policies.
• Completing mandatory training and contributing to a positive team environment.

What you bring:

• A genuine passion for food and providing excellent customer service.
• A positive, can-do attitude and willingness to learn.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to interact with patients, visitors and colleagues in a respectful and professional manner.
• Good attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high standards.
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• A flexible approach to work and the ability to adapt in a busy healthcare environment.
• Basic food handling knowledge (training will be provided).
• The ability to remain standing and active for extended periods.

What we offer:

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!

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.