Barista

Sodexo; Wilmslow; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A global service provider in Wilmslow is seeking a Catering & Barista Assistant to deliver exceptional food and beverage service. Responsibilities include preparing food and beverages, operating tills, and ensuring cleanliness. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and a team-oriented approach. This is a flexible part-time role offering £12.60/hour with additional employee benefits.

Benefits

Unlimited access to wellbeing support

Employee Assistance Programme

24hr virtual GP Service

Sodexo Discounts Scheme

Pension Plan membership

Career development opportunities

Bike to Work Scheme

Enhanced benefits policies

Qualifications

• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to follow procedures and work on own initiative.
• A flexible, positive approach to varied tasks.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and serve food and drinks.
• Operate tills and handle cash.
• Deliver excellent customer service.
• Ensure cleanliness and compliance.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Teamwork

Ability to follow procedures

Customer service commitment

Job description

We're looking for a flexible and customer-focused Catering & Barista Assistant to join our team. In this role, you'll help deliver exceptional food and beverage service across a busy site - including preparing drinks and meals, supporting front-of-house service, and maintaining high hygiene standards. This is a hands‑on position ideal for someone who enjoys working as part of a team, takes pride in excellent customer service, and can adapt to a variety of tasks across food preparation and retail service. What you'll do:

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and serve food and drinks to brand and safety standards
• Operate tills, handle cash, and follow opening/closing procedures
• Deliver excellent customer service and product knowledge
• Ensure cleanliness and compliance in all areas (equipment, dining area, kitchen)
• Support stock control, deliveries, and stock rotation
• Carry out daily cleaning tasks and health & safety checks
• Work flexibly across Barista and Food Service Assistant duties
• Communicate clearly with colleagues, customers and management

Qualifications

• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to follow procedures and work on own initiative
• A flexible, positive approach to varied tasks and shift patterns
• Commitment to customer service and food hygiene standards

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it's a chance to be part of something greater. Belong in a company and team that values you for you. Act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions. Thrive in your own way. We also offer a range of perks, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families:

Benefits

• Unlimited access to an online platform offering wellbeing support
• An extensive Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or life's larger problems, including legal and financial advice, support with work or personal issues impacting your wellbeing
• Access to a 24hr virtual GP Service
• Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 across popular big-brand retailers
• Save for your future by becoming a member of the Pension Plan
• Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including a variety of learning and development tools
• Bike to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit
• Sodexo UK and Irelands enhanced benefits and leave policies

A little more about Sodexo: At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday 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 100million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.

Job Details

• 25 hours per week
• Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 9:00am to 2:00pm and Wednesday 10:00am to 3:00pm
• £12.60 per hour + Sodexo employee benefits package
• Full training and uniform supplied
• Opportunities for career development