Catering Assistant

Workingwith Sodexo; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mental health support

Employee assistance programme

24/7 virtual GP

Family discounts

Financial tools

Cycle to work

Job summary

Workingwith Sodexo is seeking motivated personnel to help deliver a positive dining experience. You’ll engage customers, serve food and drinks, and use our digital ordering system to take orders accurately. Training is provided, making it a great entry point for someone building a catering career.

Responsibilities include supporting kitchen activities, maintaining hygiene, restocking supplies, and ensuring safety standards in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Previous customer service experience.
• Willingness to learn digital ordering systems.
• Positive, can-do attitude and team player.
• Comfortable working in a busy, fast-paced environment.
• Good attention to detail and hygiene awareness.

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

Food service

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Digital literacy

Tools

Digital ordering system

Ticketing system

Job description

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.,

• 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.
  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.
  Workingwith Sodexo is more than a job; it's a chance to be part of somethinggreater.You'll belong in a company and team that values youfor you; you'll act with purpose and have an impact through your everydayactions; 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