Kitchen Assistant
| Posting date: | 10 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £12.31 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 24 February 2026 |
| Location: | Royal Tunbridge Wells, TN2 4UL |
| Company: | Sodexo Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | SDX/TP/1663810/153835 |
Summary
Job Description
Healthy outcomes start with positive patientexperiences.
- 30 Hours a Week / Monday to Friday / 08:30 - 15:00
- £12.31 per hour
- Meal provided whilst on shift / Uniform provided / Sodexo Benefits
- 20 days Holidays per year plus Bank Holidays
- Location is Tunbridge Wells Nuffield Health
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Job Introduction
A Role That Keeps You Moving – JoinSodexo as a Kitchen Assistant
Are you looking for a role where no two days are thesame, where you can grow, belong, and be part of something greater? As aKitchen AssistantatSodexo Tunbridge Wells Nuffield Health, you’ll play a vital role in keeping our kitchenrunning smoothly, working behind the scenes to support our chefs and ensureevery dish is served to the highest standard.
If this is, YOU join Sodexo and be part of somethinggreater. You belong in a team where you can act with purpose and thrive in yourown way.
What you’ll do:
- Assist chefs in kitchen with food preparation & patient meals
- Assist with washing up & general cleaning duties
- Ensure hygienic cleaning of all crockery, cutlery, trays, and equipment used to maintain infection control standards
- Serve daily in the staff canteen – recording daily temperature checks & cleaning schedules
- Maintain stock control, rotation, and records at all times, assisting with deliveries
- Complete all legal, company, and client documentation within required timeframes
- Report all equipment malfunctions to the Catering Manager
- Communicate calmly, politely, and tactfully with customers at all times
- Recognise issues that may affect customer satisfaction and take appropriate action to resolve or escalate as necessary
- Follow all applicable policies and procedures, including Infection Prevention and Control
- Carry out duties safely, with minimal disruption to others
- Make full and proper use of any protective or safety equipment provided
What you bring:
- A passion for delivering tasty, nutritious food with care
- A friendly, professional attitude and respect for patients, visitors, and colleagues
- Basic food handling knowledge and hygiene awareness
- Willingness to learn new skills (e.g. food safety, health & hygiene)
- The ability to stay on your feet and work efficiently during busy service periods
- Level 2 food hygiene certificate
What we offer:
Working at Sodexo isn’t just a job — it’s a chance tomake a difference every day. You'll be part of a supportive team, act withpurpose, and thrive in a role where your work matters. We also offer a range ofbenefits 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 andbring your energy, purpose, and passion to Sodexo.
We may close this advert early if wereceive a high number of applications — so don’t wait!
About Sodexo
At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every dayfor everyone to build a better life for all.As the global leader in services thatimprove the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food andFM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.
We are committed to being an inclusive employer. Weare a forces friendly employer.We welcome and encourage applications from peoplewith a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds, and identities.We encourage our employees to get involved with ourEmployee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, SodexoDisability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins.
We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer.We’re committed tochanging attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have thechance to fulfil their aspirations.We run a DisabilityConfident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet theminimum selection criteria for the job.
Clickhereto read more about what we do topromote an inclusive culture.
Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together,Generations and Origins.