- 30 hours per week
- Monday - Friday 0730 - 1430
- £12.71 per hour
- Sodexo Rewards
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Job Introduction
We're looking for a friendly, reliable and flexible Food Service Assistant to join our catering team.
You'll support the delivery of high-quality food and hospitality services across the kitchen, café and dining areas, helping to create a clean, welcoming and professional environment for customers, visitors and colleagues.
This is a varied role where you'll support food and beverage service, barista duties, till operation, cleaning, stock management and general catering activities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare, serve and replenish food, beverages and catering products.
- Provide friendly and professional customer service.
- Operate coffee machines and provide barista services.
- Operate tills and follow cash-handling procedures.
- Support click & collect services through the Everyday App.
- Maintain high standards of cleanliness, hygiene and presentation.
- Complete cleaning schedules and carry out pot wash duties.
- Receive, check, store and rotate stock using FIFO principles.
- Monitor and record food storage temperatures.
- Follow Food Safety, HACCP, COSHH and Health & Safety procedures.
- Report equipment faults, hazards and maintenance issues promptly.
- Maintain clean, safe and organised catering and storage areas.
- Complete required records, checklists and documentation accurately.
- Support colleagues and work flexibly across the catering operation.
- Attend training, team briefings and meetings as required.
What We're Looking For:
- Has excellent customer service and communication skills.
- Works well both independently and as part of a team.
- Is organised, reliable and able to prioritise tasks.
- Has a positive and flexible approach to changing operational needs.
- Understands the importance of Food Safety and Health & Safety.
- Has good attention to detail and basic numeracy and literacy skills.
- Is comfortable with physical duties, including standing, lifting and handling stock.
- Takes pride in maintaining high standards of cleanliness and presentation.
Desirable Experience
- Previous experience in catering, hospitality, food service, café or customer service.
- Barista or coffee machine experience.
- Till and cash-handling experience.
- Knowledge of Food Safety, HACCP or COSHH.
- Food Safety/Hygiene or Manual Handling training.
- Experience within a corporate, government, public sector or commercial catering environment.
Previous experience is beneficial, but a positive attitude, willingness to learn and commitment to excellent customer service are equally important.
What we offer:
Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it's a chance tobe part of something greater. You'll belong in a company and team that values you foryou;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 offer:
- Mental health & wellbeing support
- Employee Assistance Programme for personal, legal, and financial advice
- 24/7 virtual GP & lifestyle rewards
- Discounts for you & family
- Financial tools & retirement plan
- Cycle to Work & Paid volunteering day
Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications
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