Catering Assistant

Sodexo Ltd; Erith; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading catering service provider in Erith is seeking a dedicated Catering Assistant to join their onsite team. The role involves supporting high-quality catering services, including food preparation, service, and maintaining cleanliness. Ideal candidates will have strong interpersonal skills and experience in customer service, particularly within catering or hospitality. This position offers a supportive work environment with various employee benefits and a commitment to employee wellbeing.

Benefits

Mental health & wellbeing support

Employee Assistance Programme

24/7 virtual GP

Lifestyle rewards

Discounts for employees & family

Cycle to Work scheme

Paid Volunteering Day

Qualifications

• Food Safety Certificate required.
• Must have strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Previous experience in catering or hospitality preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in food and beverage preparation and service.
• Perform general kitchen duties, including cleaning and stock rotation.
• Maintain vending machines to meet standards.

Skills

Food Safety Certificate

Strong interpersonal skills

Proven experience in customer service

Understanding food hygiene practices

Experience in a compliance-focused environment

Job description

• 29 hours per week
• Monday to Friday
• Monday - Thursday 07:15 till 13:45
• Friday 07:00 till 12:30
• £13.85 per hour

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Job Introduction

We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic CateringAssistant to join our onsite catering team. In this role, you will support the delivery of high-quality catering services by assisting with food and beverage preparation, presentation, service, and general kitchen duties including cleaning, washing up, and stock rotation. You will also help maintain our standards by ensuring vending machines are filled, cleaned, and serviced as required, meeting both Company expectations and contract specifications. If you take pride in providing great service and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, we’d love to hear from you.

What you’ll do:

• Support the delivery of high-quality catering services as part of our onsite team.
• Assist with food and beverage preparation, presentation, and service.
• Carry out general kitchen duties, including cleaning, washing up, and stock rotation.
• Fill, clean, and maintain vending machines to meet Company and contract standards.
• Contribute to a positive, fast-paced working environment with a focus on great service.

What you bring:

• Food Safety Certificate
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with customers, clients, and colleagues at all levels
• Proven experience in customer service, ideally within a catering or hospitality environment
• Good understanding of food hygiene practices and standards
• Experience working within a standards-driven or compliance-focused environment

What we offer:

Working with Sodexo is more thana job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. You’ll belong in acompany and team that values you for you; you’ll act with purpose and have animpact through your everyday actions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your ownway. 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

Apply today to join a dedicatedcatering team where your hard work and attention to detail help deliverexceptional service every day.