Catering Assistant

Sodexo Group; Abingdon; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Parking

Job summary

Sodexo is seeking a friendly Catering Assistant to join the team at Dalton Barracks, Abingdon, OX13 6JB. The role supports front-of-house and kitchen operations, helping to deliver excellent food and customer service in a fast-paced environment.

You'll work 30 hours per week across 5 days, with early, middle, and late shifts. Full training will be provided to help you succeed in this varied role, with a salary of £12.71 per hour and free parking on site.

Qualifications

• Previous customer service experience.
• A positive, can-do attitude and willingness to work as part of a team.
• Comfortable working in a busy, fast-paced environment.
• Good attention to detail.
• Confidence using technology or willingness to learn digital ordering systems.
• The ability to remain professional when handling customer queries or complaints.

Responsibilities

• Providing excellent customer service and creating a welcoming experience for customers.
• Serving food and drinks while ensuring high standards of presentation.
• Using our digital ordering and ticketing system to process customer orders accurately.
• Preparing simple food items, including sandwiches and wraps.
• Supporting the kitchen team with food preparation and kitchen porter duties.
• Washing dishes, cleaning work areas and maintaining excellent hygiene standards.
• Restocking supplies and ensuring food is stored safely following stock rotation procedures.
• Assisting with setting up and clearing down food service areas.
• Following all food safety, health & safety and hygiene procedures.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Fast-paced

Attention to detail

Tech literacy

Professionalism

Tools

Digital ordering system

Job description

• 30 hours per week are available
• 5 out 7 days per week
  
• 30 Hours - Early - 06:30 - 12:30, Middle - 09:00 - 15:00, Late - 15:00 - 21:00
• However, you may be required to work hours outside of these according to business needs.
• £12.71 per hour
• Free Parking

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Job Introduction

We're looking for a friendly and enthusiastic Catering Assistant to join our busy catering team at Dalton Barracks, Abingdon, OX13 6JB. This is a varied role where no two days are the same. You'll support both our front-of-house and kitchen operations, helping to deliver excellent food and customer service in a fast-paced environment.

Whether you're serving customers, preparing fresh food, or keeping the kitchen running smoothly, you'll play an important part in creating a positive dining experience. Full training will be provided, making this a great opportunity for someone with customer service experience looking to build a career in catering.

Key Responsibilities:

• Providing excellent customer service and creating a welcoming experience for customers.
• Serving food and drinks while ensuring high standards of presentation.
• Using our digital ordering and ticketing system to process customer orders accurately.
• Preparing simple food items, including sandwiches and wraps.
• Supporting the kitchen team with food preparation and kitchen porter duties.
• Washing dishes, cleaning work areas and maintaining excellent hygiene standards.
• Restocking supplies and ensuring food is stored safely following stock rotation procedures.
• Assisting with setting up and clearing down food service areas.
• Following all food safety, health & safety and hygiene procedures.

What We’re Looking For:

• Previous customer service experience.
• A positive, can-do attitude and willingness to work as part of a team.
• Comfortable working in a busy, fast-paced environment.
• Good attention to detail.
• Confidence using technology or willingness to learn digital ordering systems.
• The ability to remain professional when handling customer queries or complaints.

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