Catering Assistant

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

Job summary

A leading catering service provider in Horsham seeks a Catering Assistant to support dining operations. The role involves food preparation, sanitation, and customer engagement. Ideal candidates should display strong customer service abilities and have access to transportation as public transport is unavailable. The position offers flexible shifts and various health benefits.

Benefits

£12.90 per hour

Free parking

Meals provided on duty

Employee Assistance Programme

Health and wellbeing app

Sodexo Discounts Scheme

Flexible work environment

Qualifications

• Positive attitude and 5-star customer service abilities.
• Ability to stand for up to eight hours a day.
• Access to own transportation to work.

Responsibilities

• Assist with dining hall and counter setup.
• Sanitise and clean workstations and equipment.
• Engage with students in dining and serving areas.
• Monitor food storage and equipment cleanliness.

Skills

Customer service skills

Basic food handling skills

Professionalism

Job description

Overview

You are the face of the Catering Service operation as a Catering Assistant with Sodexo. This position involves keeping all work areas clean and organised and preparing and serving our various menus. Your positive attitude and 5 star customer service abilities will make you an indispensable part of everyone's daily life.

What you'll do

• Assist with dining hall, counter setup and serving of hot and cold food.
• Sanitise and clean workstations and equipment.
• At the conclusion of meal times, serve and replenish food from counters and steam tables and dismantle stations.
• Engage with students in the dining, retail, and serving areas.
• Ensure all front- and back-of-house food storage and equipment are kept clean, hygienic, and maintained.
• Undertake the monitoring of quality control systems e.g. job sign-off sheets and schedules.
• Attend the daily service briefing.
• Maintain professionalism, empathy, and a positive outlook; demonstrate teamwork consistently.
• Basic food handling skills are preferred, but not essential.
• Ability to spend up to eight hours a day standing.
• Access to your own transportation to work at this site as public transport is not available to the site.

About the site

Here at our iconic Hurstpierpoint College, Independents by Sodexo offer a fantastic opportunity for a Catering Assistant to join our seasoned catering team. We prioritise the health and well-being of our students. We provide a range of meals that fuels the body and supports intellect and spirit. Our team has years of experience and a collaborative culture rooted in teamwork, heritage, and values.

Compliance

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

Benefits and terms

• 5 out of 6 (Monday to Saturday) variable hours for day, evenings and weekends shifts.
• £12.90 per hour.
• Term time and non-term time.
• Free parking.
• Meals provided on duty.
• Great onsite recognition scheme.
• Working within a well established, passionate and driven Catering Team.
• Plan your journey: Plan Your Journey | Traveline.
• Equated pay explained at interview stage.
• Unlimited access to mental health and wellbeing support; Employee Assistance Programme.
• Health and wellbeing app with rewards and 24-hour virtual GP.
• Sodexo Discounts Scheme; prepayment cashback card.
• Money insights and financial benefits via the Salary Finance Platform.
• Save for your future with the Sodexo Retirement Plan.
• A death in service benefit.
• Opportunities for growth and development through learning tools.
• Cycle to Work Scheme and volunteering opportunities.
• A flexible and dynamic work environment.
• Full training and full protective uniform supplied.