Food Service Assistant

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent food service company in Abingdon seeks a Food Service Assistant to interact with Armed Forces personnel and ensure quality dining experiences. The role requires a positive attitude and willingness to work flexible shifts. Full training is provided, along with competitive compensation and numerous employee benefits, including wellbeing support and career growth opportunities.

Benefits

Free onsite parking

On-site shop with 20% discount

28 Days Holiday increasing to 33 days with service

Sodexo Benefits

Online Recognition Scheme

Qualifications

• No previous experience required.
• MUST be over 18 due to equipment and chemicals being used.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring dining areas are set up correctly.
• Taking order tickets and passing them on to the kitchen.
• Keeping dining area clean and tidy.
• Collecting orders from kitchen and serving to tables.
• Being flexible to work shifts to cover functions.
• Interacting with customers in the serving, retail, and dining areas.

Skills

Positive attitude

Basic food-handling skills

Job description

Food Service Assistant

• 35 hours per week
• Monday to Friday
• 7am – 2:30pm or 12:30 – 8:00pm. You'll be working one of these shifts as required
• £12.21 per hour
• Free onsite parking
• On-site shop with 20% discount
• 28 Days Holiday increasing to 33 days with service (including Bank Holidays)
• Sodexo Benefits
• Online Recognition Scheme (Reward Hub)
• Due to security requirements, you must have been continuously resident in the UK for the last 3 years to apply for this position

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Job Introduction

As Food Service Assistant/Steward at Sodexo, Dalton Barracks, you're a real people person with excellent communication skills. Mainly customer facing, you'll interact with our Armed Forces personnel every day, improving quality of life for all that you meet.

Due to security requirements, you must have been continuously resident in the UK for the last 3 years to apply for this position

What you’ll do:

• Ensuring dining areas are set up correctly
• Taking order tickets and passing them on to the kitchen
• Keeping dining area clean and tidy
• Collecting orders from kitchen and serving to tables
• Being flexible to work shifts to cover functions
• Interacting with customers in the serving, retail, and dining areas

What you bring:

• Positive attitude, professionalism, and respect for others
• Basic food-handling skills
• No previous experience required
• MUST be over 18 due to equipment and chemicals being used

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 a range of resources, rewards, and benefits for our colleagues and their families:

• Unlimited access to an online platform offering mental health and wellbeing support
• Employee Assistance Programme for support with everyday issues or larger problems, including legal and financial advice, work-related issues, or personal issues such as bereavement
• Access to a free health and wellbeing app with rewards for maintaining a healthy lifestyle, including a 24hr virtual GP and other services
• The Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 (also open to friends and family) and prepayment cashback cards
• Money Insights and financial benefits via the Salary Finance Platform
• Opportunity to save for your future by joining the Sodexo Retirement Plan
• A death-in-service benefit for colleagues who pass away while employed by Sodexo
• Opportunities for career growth through apprenticeships and learning tools
• Cycle to Work Scheme to promote environmental responsibility and fitness
• Volunteering opportunities to support community causes
• Flexible and dynamic work environment
• Competitive compensation
• Full training and protective uniform supplied

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!

At Sodexo, we pride ourselves on creating a positive and inclusive environment. Join us in helping improve the quality of life for our armed forces personnel while gaining valuable experience in a dynamic hospitality setting.