Evening Food Service Assistant

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

Job summary

A catering service provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a dedicated team member to prepare and serve food and beverages at their Lowestoft location. This role involves providing excellent customer service, maintaining hygiene standards, and working independently during shifts. Previous experience with tills and food hygiene knowledge is desirable. The position offers several benefits, including health support and discounts.

Benefits

Mental health & wellbeing support

Employee Assistance Programme

24/7 virtual GP

Discounts for you & family

Financial tools & retirement plan

Cycle to Work

Qualifications

• Strong focus on safety and hygiene standards.
• Flexible, reliable, and positive attitude.
• Basic knowledge of food hygiene and safe food handling practices.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, present, and serve food and beverages.
• Provide friendly customer service, including counter service.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in the working environment.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Customer service skills

Ability to maintain hygiene

Experience with EPOS systems

Record keeping

Job description

30 hours per week, Monday - Friday, 15:30 till 21:30
£12.60 per hour
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Job Introduction

Join our dedicated catering team at Birds Eye, Lowestoft, where you’ll play a vital role in preparing, presenting, and serving food and beverages to the highest standards. With a focus on delivering outstanding customer service and ensuring smooth evening operations, you’ll help create a positive dining experience every time. The role also involves periods of independent working, so confidence in managing tasks alone while maintaining exceptional safety, hygiene, and service standards is essential.

What you’ll do:

• Assist with the preparation, presentation, and service of food and beverages, consistently maintaining the highest standards.
• Provide friendly, efficient customer service, including counter service and till operation.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and hygienic working environment across all equipment, service areas, and dining spaces.
• Prepare and serve a range of hot and cold drinks, restock vending machines, and ensure service areas are always fully supplied.
• Check and receive deliveries, accurately record food temperatures, and follow all food safety and hygiene regulations.
• Take part in training and carry out additional duties as required to support the smooth running of the catering operation.

What you bring:

• Excellent communication and customer service skills with a professional and approachable manner.
• Strong focus on safety, with consistently high standards of personal hygiene and presentation.
• Flexible, reliable, and positive, with the ability to adapt to varying shifts and tasks.
• Experience using tills and electronic point-of-sale (EPOS) systems (desirable).
• Basic knowledge of food hygiene, safe food handling practices, and COSHH principles (desirable).
• Ability to maintain accurate records and confidently use basic computer systems (desirable).

What we offer:

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. You’ll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; 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

Fuel the night with great service – apply today