Food Production Assistant

We are looking for a motivated and reliable Food Production Assistant to join our team at Chesterfield Royal Hospital. In this role, you will be crucial in preparing and delivering nutritious meals to our patients, supporting their recovery and well-being. What you'll do:

• Assist in the preparation and cooking of meals in accordance with dietary guidelines and health regulations.
• Maintain a clean and safe kitchen environment, adhering to food hygiene and safety standards.
• Support the Food Service team in managing the inventory, including ordering, receiving, and storing food supplies.
• Collaborate with healthcare staff to accommodate special dietary needs and preferences for patients.
• Participate in regular training to ensure compliance with health and safety protocols.
  
  Previous experience in a food production or kitchen environment is desirable but not essential.
• A basic understanding of food hygiene and safety practices.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and communicate clearly.
• Flexibility to work shifts, including weekends and holidays, as required.
  
  Chesterfield Royal Hospital is a leading healthcare facility located in Calow, Derbyshire. Committed to providing high-quality and compassionate care, we serve a diverse community with a wide range of medical services. Our state of the art hospital is equipped with modern facilities and a dedicated team of healthcare professionals, ensuring that our patients receive the best possible treatment in a comfortable environment. We pride ourselves on our culture of teamwork, innovation, and respect, making Chesterfield Royal Hospital an excellent place to work., 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 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.

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it's a chance to be part of something greater. You'll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you'll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you'll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we also offer a range of resources, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families:
• Unlimited access to an online platform offering mental health and wellbeing support.
• Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or larger problems where you may need additional support, including legal and financial advice, support with work related issues or personal issues such as bereavement.
• Access to a free health and wellbeing app that provides rewards for maintaining a healthy lifestyle and includes access to a 24hr virtual GP and various other services.
• The Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 (also open to friends and family) and/or the prepayment cashback card.
• Money Insights and financial benefits via the Salary Finance Platform.
• Save for your future by becoming a member of the Sodexo Retirement Plan
• A Death-in-Service benefit for colleagues who pass away whilst employed by Sodexo
• Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including a variety of learning and development tools.
• Cycle to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit.
• Volunteering Opportunities to enable all colleagues to help support worthwhile causes in our communities.
• Flexible and dynamic work environment
• Competitive compensation
• Full training and full protective uniform supplied.
Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today! Career progression for the caring profession. Sodexo reserves the right to close this advertisement early if we are in receipt of a high volume of applications. Package Description Healthy outcomes start with positive patient experiences.
• 32.5 hours per week
• Shift is 5 days out of 7, every other weekend
• £12.24 per hour
• Location is Chesterfield Royal Hospital, Chesterfield Road, Calow, S44 5BL