Kitchen Assistant

Kitchen Assistant

Job Type:

Contract

Job Sector:

Food, Beverage

Region:

South East

Location:

Brentwood

Salary:

£12.81 to £12.81 per hour

Salary Description:

£12.81 per hour plus Sodexo Benefits

Posted:

20/05/2026

Recruiter:

Sodexo

Job Ref:

SDX/TP/2245345/157662

Ward Host - Essex Nuffield (Brentwood) |

SodexoSalary:

£12.81 per hour

Hours:

33.5 hours per weekAbout the RoleJoin Sodexo as a Ward Host at Nuffield Health Brentwood and play a vital role in delivering high‑quality food services to patients, staff, and visitors. You'll support kitchen operations, maintain excellent hygiene standards, and provide outstanding customer service in a healthcare environment.

Key ResponsibilitiesSupport daily operations in line with Service Level Agreements and contractual standardsAssist with preparing meals for patients, staff, and visitorsMaintain the highest standards of food safety and hygiene at all timesWork alongside the chefs and support with administration dutiesHelp manage and maintain acceptable stock levels and consumptionEnsure all audits achieve a pass rating and required documentation is completedSupport initiatives to increase and maintain revenue in the staff restaurantBuild and maintain strong working relationships with colleagues and staffWhat You'll BringEssentialPrevious experience in a similar roleExcellent food preparation and presentation skillsStrong communication skills and a customer‑focused approachGood financial awarenessCity & Guilds 706/1 & 2 (or equivalent)Level 2 Food Hygiene CertificateDesirableLevel 3 Food Hygiene CertificateIOSH Managing Safely qualificationDiet Cook's CertificateWhat We OfferMental health and well being supportEmployee Assistance ProgrammeFree 24/7 virtual GP and well being appDiscounts on major high‑street brandsFinancial well being support and salary finance toolsPension scheme and life insuranceFull training, uniform, and PPE providedCareer development and learning opportunitiesCycle to Work scheme and volunteering programmesA supportive and inclusive team environmentAbout SodexoAt 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 fulfill 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.

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