Retail Domestic Assistant
| Posting date: | 16 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £12.51 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 17 March 2026 |
| Location: | Barnstaple, EX31 |
| Company: | Sodexo Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | SDX/TP/1941226/154070 |
Summary
Job Description
Healthy outcomes start with positive patientexperiences.
- 22.5 hours per week / Monday–Friday/ 14:30–19:00
- £12.51 per hour
- Cycle to work Scheme, Blue Light discount, Discounted meals whilst on shift, Discounted Bus travel, Access to online training and Progression
- Location is North Devon District Hospital
Make a Difference Every Afternoon
At Sodexo, we believe that positive patientexperiences start with the everyday moments — a clean, welcoming space, afriendly smile, and great service. We’re looking for a Retail Assistant to join our hardworkingteam at North Devon District Hospital,helping us deliver exceptional service to patients, visitors, and staff. This is a hands-on rolewhere you’ll support our retail and catering areas, ensuring they remain clean,organised, and welcoming throughout the afternoon and early evening.
What You’ll Do:
- Serve food and beverages with excellent customer care
- Clear tables and maintain a hygienic dining environment
- Carry out daily cleaning duties in retail areas and offices
- Follow cleaning schedules and use materials safely in line with COSHH guidelines
- Support stock rotation, restocking, and general upkeep of retail space
- Work as part of a friendly, supportive team to keep our spaces running smoothly
What You Bring:
Essential:
- Experience in a catering or customer-facing environment
- Good communication skills
- Strong awareness of Health & Safety practices
- Flexible, organised, and able to work independently and as part of a team
Desirable:
- Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate
- NVQ Level 2 in Hospitality, Catering, or Customer Service
- Understanding of infection prevention and control in healthcare settings
What we offer:
Working at Sodexo isn’tjust a job — it’s a chance to make a difference every day. You'll be part of asupportive team, act with purpose, and thrive in a role where your workmatters. We also offer a range of benefits to support you and your loved ones:
- Mental health andwellbeing resources
- Employee AssistanceProgramme (including financial/legal advice & personal support)
- Free health &wellbeing app with 24/7 virtual GP access
- Discounts on highstreet brands for you and your family
- Salary finance toolsand financial wellbeing resources
- Retirement savings planand life insurance
- Full training andprotective uniform provided.
- Opportunities to gainexperience through learning and development.
- Cycle to Work scheme& volunteering opportunities.
- Flexible working and adynamic team environment
- Competitive pay
Ready to be part ofsomething greater? Apply now and bring your energy, purpose, and passion toSodexo.
We may close thisadvert 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 committedto being an inclusive employer. We are a forces friendly employer. We welcomeand encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences,backgrounds, and identities. We encourage our employees to get involved withour Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, SodexoDisability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins.
We’re a DisabilityConfident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towardsdisability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil theiraspirations. We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates withdisabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.
Click here to read moreabout what we do to promote an inclusive culture.
Sodexo Disability,Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins.