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Food Production Assistant - Chesterfield

• Food Production Assistant
• 13.72 Per Hour
• 19.5 Hours Per Week
• 3 Days Out of 7, and Every Other Weekend
• Location is Chesterfield Royal Hospital, Chesterfield, S44 5BL

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We are seeking a dedicated Food Production Assistant to be an integral part of our dynamic catering team. In this role, you will deliver a wide range of high quality services to patients, visitors, and staff, ensuring a memorable and positive experience for all.
Collaborating closely with both the catering department and ward based teams, you will play a key role in maintaining efficient and effective service delivery. We are committed to excellence in customer care, and your contribution will help us uphold the highest standards of hospitality and service.

If you are passionate about providing exceptional service in a healthcare environment and thrive in a team oriented setting, we want to hear from you!

What you'll do:

• Experience in bulk food service at ward level and adherence to food safety standards
• Proficiency in completing and maintaining accurate meal service documentation, including temperature records and cleaning schedules
• Skilled in wash up procedures, including mechanical dishwashing and hand washing of equipment
• Ability to efficiently set up and clean trolleys, and maintain equipment and service areas in line with safety protocols
• Strong understanding of onsite delivery and collection of ward level food items and associated documentation
• Knowledge of reporting mechanical defects and coordinating repairs with the duty supervisor
• Commitment to adhering to health and safety legislation and completing all required training and certifications

What you bring:

• Good interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with customers, clients and staff
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Ability to achieve performance criteria, with particular regard to hygiene
• Positive approach to learning in role
• Self motivated
• Able to use own initiative
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate
• Previous experience in a catering environment

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 and personal support)
• Free health and 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 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 - 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 Onsite Food and FM Services, Benefits and Rewards Services and Personal and 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 and 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.