Food Service Assistant

• 37.5 hours per week
• 5 out of 7 days
• £12.71 per hour
• Sodexo Rewards

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Job Description:

We are looking for a motivated and customer-focused Food Service Assistant to support our catering team in delivering a high-quality food service.

The General food service assistant supports the smooth day to day operation of a digital cafe by providing excellent customer service, preparing and serving food, maintain high standards of cleanliness.

The role involves working in a fast-paced environment, including food preparation, cleaning, customer service and use of digital ordering and payment system. The position involves early mornings, evenings, weekends .

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the preparation, cooking, and service of food in line with approved recipes and menu cycles
• Deliver friendly, efficient customer service in line with company standards
• Maintain portion control, food quality, and presentation standards
• Operate digital systems to ensure accurate and efficient transactions
• Ensure food is served and held at correct temperatures, completing required checks
• Maintain a clean, safe, and compliant FOH environment at all times
• Attend team briefings and complete required training
• Maintain high standards of personal hygiene, uniform, and PPE compliance
• Report hazards, near misses, accidents, or faulty equipment promptly
• Complete opening and closing procedures, ensuring security requirements are met
• Communicate effectively with managers, colleagues, customers, and client representatives
• Undertake any other reasonable duties as directed by management

What You’ll Need:

Essential:

• Good verbal communication skills

• Experience in a similar role within the service industry

Desirable:

• Experience working within a military environment

• Level 1 Food Safety, HSWA, and COSHH certificates

What we offer:

• On-the-job training with experienced professionals
• Fully funded apprenticeship qualifications
• Career development opportunities within Sodexo
• A friendly and supportive work environment
• Wellbeing Support – Unlimited online resources, a free health app with 24/7 virtual GP, and an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Financial Benefits – Discounts for you and your family, salary finance support, retirement plan, and a death-in-service benefit.
• Career Growth – Apprenticeships, learning tools, and development opportunities.
• Work Perks – Cycle to Work Scheme, volunteering opportunities, flexible work, full training, and a protective uniform.

Join us and be part of a company that values its employees and offers real career growth opportunities.

Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications