Food Service Assistant

Sodexo Group; Altrincham; Hybrid; GBP 9,500 - 12,000; Part time

Job summary

Sodexo Group is seeking a Food Service Assistant at Altrincham Grammar School for Boys in Altrincham. The role offers 16 hours per week with a 10:45AM–2:00PM pattern and a permanent contract. You will help prepare and serve food while maintaining high hygiene standards on site.

Join a friendly catering team, receive full training, and enjoy a work pattern designed for balance while contributing to high-quality service at the school.

Qualifications

• A positive and reliable attitude.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Good organisation and attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a busy environment and prioritise tasks.
• Previous catering or food service experience is helpful but not essential, as full training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present food to the notified standard, ensuring the ethos of Fresh Food from Scratch is followed.
• Serve customers in a quick, polite manner ensuring good customer service at all times.
• Maintain clean, safe and hygienic kitchen and dining areas.
• Replenish food displays and service counters to ensure an efficient and seamless service.
• Support deliveries and store supplies appropriately.
• Follow food hygiene, health and safety procedures.
• Raise any issues to the Head Chef or Catering Manager in a timely manner.
• Provide a friendly and helpful service to customers, colleagues or visitors.
• Complete any administration as requested including food temperatures, cleaning schedules, delivery temperatures, stock takes etc.

Skills

Positive attitude

Teamwork

Communication

Organisation

Catering experience helpful

Job description

Food Service Assistant

Location: Altrincham Grammar School for Boys, Marlborough Road, Altrincham, WA14 2RS
Pay: £12.71 per hour
Hours: 16 hours per week
Working Pattern: Monday–Friday, 10:45AM - 2PM
Contract: Permanent- Part Time

A role that fits around your life

Looking for a role with a great work-life balance? Join Sodexo as a Food Service Assistant at Altrincham Grammar School for Boys, Altrincham, WA14 2RS and be part of a team that takes pride in delivering high-quality food and service in a welcoming environment.

This is a great opportunity to work in a friendly setting where your contribution helps create a positive experience for everyone who visits the site.

About the Role

As a Food Service Assistant, you’ll assist in the preparation of food to ensure the prompt and efficient delivery of service to the company’s and clients standards whilst maintaining the cleanliness and hygiene of the unit to comply with company procedures.

You’ll work as part of a supportive team delivering great service while maintaining high standards of hygiene and safety.

What You’ll Do

• Prepare and present food to the notified standard, ensuring the ethos of Fresh Food from Scratch is followed
• Serve customers in a quick, polite manner ensuring good customer service at all times
• Maintain clean, safe and hygienic kitchen and dining areas
• Replenish food displays and service counters to ensure an efficient and seamless service
• Support deliveries and store supplies appropriately
• Follow food hygiene, health and safety procedures
• Raise any issues to the Head Chef or Catering Manager in a timely manner
• Provide a friendly and helpful service to customers, colleagues or visitors
• Complete any administration as requested including food temperatures, cleaning schedules, delivery temperatures, stock takes etc.

What We’re Looking For

• A positive and reliable attitude
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• Good organisation and attention to detail
• Ability to work in a busy environment and prioritise tasks
• Previous catering or food service experience is helpful but not essential, as full training will be provided

What We Offer

Working with Sodexo is more than a job — it’s a chance to be part of a team where you’re valued and supported. We’re committed to helping our colleagues grow, feel well and succeed.

You’ll have access to wellbeing and mental health support, an Employee Assistance Programme for everyday advice and guidance, and a wellbeing app with rewards for healthy living and access to a 24/7 virtual GP.

We also offer colleague discounts for you, your friends and family, financial wellbeing tools, a retirement plan and life assurance. Alongside competitive pay, you’ll benefit from learning and development opportunities, volunteering initiatives, a Cycle to Work scheme, and a supportive working environment — with full training and uniform provided.

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

Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of applications.

Ready to be part of something greater?