Catering Assistant

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

Job summary

A leading food services company is seeking a Food Service Assistant in Hassocks. You'll be preparing meals, maintaining hygiene, and supporting kitchen operations. Ideal candidates will have strong teamwork, customer service skills, and a can-do attitude. Enjoy competitive pay and various benefits including health support and training opportunities.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

Sodexo Discounts Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Volunteering opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar environment is a plus.
• Ability to prioritise tasks and handle pressure.
• Impeccable punctuality and dependability.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals for school team and pupils.
• Maintain clean and hygienic kitchen and serving areas.
• Support loading and unloading of supply vehicles.
• Observe food handling and hygiene regulations.

Skills

Teamwork

Customer Service

High Cleaning Standards

Dependability

Job description

Overview

Are you ready to dive into a rewarding role where you can showcase your culinary skills and enjoy fantastic benefits? Join Sodexo as a Food Service Assistant at LVS Hassocks, London Road Hassocks BN6 9HT, where you'll play a vital role in our fast-paced food and beverage operation.

• Pay: £12.70 per hour

• Hours: 14 hours per week

• Working Pattern: Thursday and Friday (7.15am - 2.45pm)

• Term Time? Yes!

• Parking, Uniform provided, Training provided, All meals whilst on shift.

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Equated pay (sometimes known as spread-over pay) is a method of paying you for your contracted hours, working weeks and holiday pay spread over 12 months instead of just receiving pay during the months that you work and none during the school closures/non-working weeks. This means that you get paid equal amounts of pay every month. Further information will be supplied at interview stage.

Why Choose Sodexo? As part of our team, you’ll not only serve delicious meals but also enjoy a healthy work-life balance with no unsociable hours and public holidays off—including Christmas! Plus, with our equated pay system, you’ll receive equal monthly payments, making budgeting a breeze.

What You'll Do:

• Cook Up a Storm: Prepare mouth-watering meals for our school team and pupils.

• Keep It Clean: Maintain stocked, clean, and hygienic kitchen and serving areas.

• Team Player: Support the loading and unloading of supply and delivery vehicles.

• Safety First: Observe food handling and hygiene regulations and follow health and safety guidelines.

• Be the Best: Operate all machines and equipment correctly, uphold our company’s stellar reputation.

What You Bring:

• A fantastic sense of teamwork and a dedicated, orderly approach.

• The ability to prioritise tasks, handle pressure, and communicate effectively at all levels.

• Impeccable punctuality and dependability.

• Experience in a similar environment is a plus

• Good Customer Service, High Cleaning Standards and Good work ethic

What We Offer:

• Unlimited access to an online platform for mental health and wellbeing support.

• Employee Assistance Programme for everyday issues and additional support, including legal and financial advice.

• A free health and wellbeing app with rewards for maintaining a healthy lifestyle and access to a 24-hour virtual GP.

• The Sodexo Discounts Scheme for fantastic deals 24/7 (also available for friends and family!).

• Money insights and financial benefits through our Salary Finance Platform.

• Save for your future with the Sodexo Retirement Plan.

• Death in Service benefit for peace of mind.

• Opportunities for career growth, apprenticeships, and a variety of learning and development tools.

• Cycle to Work Scheme to help you stay fit and green.

• Volunteering opportunities to support meaningful causes in our communities.

• A flexible and dynamic work environment.

• Competitive compensation.

• Full training and protective uniform provided!

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today and join our incredible team!

Sodexo and our clients are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Certain roles will require applicants to undergo screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (UK) and/or Disclosure Scotland (Scotland).

Note: Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of applications. Don’t miss your chance to make a difference!