At a Glance
- Tasks: Craft exceptional coffee and serve delicious food in a welcoming hospital environment.
- Company: Join Sodexo, a global leader in improving quality of life.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, flexible hours, mental health resources, and discounts on high street brands.
- Other info: Full training provided with opportunities for personal development.
- Why this job: Make a difference every day while working in a supportive team.
- Qualifications: Experience in food service, strong communication skills, and a positive attitude.
The predicted salary is between 13.14 - 13.14 £ per hour.
Healthy outcomes start with positive patient experiences.
26.15 Hours a Week / 4 Nights on 4 Nights off / 10pm - 6am
£10.90 - £13.14 per hour
Uniform Provided / Access to Blue Light Card / Sodexo Benefits
20 Days Holiday a Year + Bank Holidays
Location is Royal Stoke Hospital
Please take the time to read the attached job description.
Belong to a team. Thrive through service. As a Barista at Sodexo, you'll craft exceptional coffee and serve delicious food from our diverse menu - think cakes, sandwiches, wraps, paninis, and toasties. Located at Royal Stoke Hospital, you'll help create a welcoming environment that eases the stress of hospital visits by offering warm hospitality and friendly, professional conversations with patients, staff, and visitors alike.
What you'll do:
- Prepare and handle retail/food produce for daily service, ensuring correct storage, stock rotation, allergen safety, and compliance with Sodexo standards.
- Deliver excellent customer service, operate and balance the till accurately, and upsell products to drive sales growth.
- Maintain high standards of food safety, personal hygiene, uniform presentation, and a safe working environment.
- Manage stock levels, promotional activity awareness, and minimise waste or spoilage across all retail areas.
- Participate in required training, appraisals, and competency checks, and support management with additional duties as needed.
What you bring:
- Previous experience in food preparation and service within a fast‑paced, customer‑facing food or retail environment.
- Barista/Costa coffee experience desirable, with Level 2 Food Safety preferred.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage customers and work with teams at all levels.
- Well‑organised, self‑motivated, and able to manage time effectively while working under pressure.
- Positive, flexible team player with a willingness to learn and develop in the role.
What we offer:
- 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 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!
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 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 fulfil their aspirations. We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.
Barista Nights, 4 on 4 off in Stoke-on-Trent employer: Sodexo
Sodexo is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being of its employees while fostering a supportive and inclusive work culture. As a Barista at Royal Stoke Hospital, you will enjoy flexible working hours, competitive pay, and a range of benefits including mental health resources and opportunities for personal development. Join a dynamic team where your contributions make a meaningful impact on patient experiences and community well-being.