Catering Assistant: Fast-Paced Food Service & Growth

Sodexo; Prestwick; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Parking

Career development

Plus Sodexo employee benefits package

Sodexo Discounts Scheme

Pension Plan

Job summary

Sodexo in Prestwick is hiring a Catering Assistant to work 36 hours per week across Monday–Thursday 07:30–15:30 and Friday 07:30–13:30. You will assist in food prep, service, and maintaining high hygiene and customer standards in a busy catering environment.

You’ll be part of a team delivering friendly service, with opportunities for career development and access to Sodexo employee benefits. Previous catering experience is advantageous but not essential.

Qualifications

• Friendly, positive and customer-focused attitude.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Understanding of basic food hygiene.
• Commitment to high personal hygiene and presentation.
• Ability to follow Food Safety and Health & Safety procedures.
• Reliable, self-motivated and flexible approach to work.
• Willingness to learn and undertake training.
• Confidence in busy catering and customer-service environments.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation and presentation of food and beverages.
• Prepare sandwiches, salads and other food items for service.
• Set up and maintain hot counters, salad bars and service areas.
• Serve food, tea, coffee and refreshments to customers.
• Provide friendly, efficient and professional service throughout the day.
• Operate the till and process customer transactions during service.
• Ensure food is presented attractively and maintained to high standards.
• Replenish counters and service areas during service.
• Check deliveries and complete food temperature checks and records.
• Keep areas clean, tidy and well stocked.
• Wash pots, pans, crockery, cutlery and equipment.
• Clean and replenish catering areas according to schedules.
• Report safety concerns promptly.
• Support special functions and other catering operations as required.

Skills

Customer-focused

Communication

Teamwork

Basic food hygiene

Personal hygiene

Food safety

Health & safety

Reliability

Flexibility

Job description

Sodexo in Prestwick is hiring a Catering Assistant to work 36 hours per week across Monday–Thursday 07:30–15:30 and Friday 07:30–13:30. You will assist in food prep, service, and maintaining high hygiene and customer standards in a busy catering environment.

You’ll be part of a team delivering friendly service, with opportunities for career development and access to Sodexo employee benefits. Previous catering experience is advantageous but not essential.