Food Service Assistant

Sodexo; Benson; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A catering service provider is seeking a dedicated Food Service Assistant at RAF Benson. The role involves providing excellent customer service, preparing dining areas, serving meals, and maintaining cleanliness and hygiene. Candidates should show strong attention to detail and the ability to work efficiently in a team. This position offers various mental health support services and discounts for employees and their families.

Benefits

Mental health & wellbeing support

Employee Assistance Programme

24/7 virtual GP

Financial tools & retirement plan

Cycle to Work scheme

Paid volunteering day

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and ability to work efficiently in a team.
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service, ensuring high standards for food and beverages.
• Prepare dining areas for smooth operations.
• Serve meals and replenish food stations as needed.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in line with health and safety standards.
• Assist with special events and functions.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Customer service

Job description

37.5 hours per week
5 days out of 7
Various Shifts between 06:00 - Midnight on a Rota Basis
£12.21 per hour
Free Car parking on site
10% Staff discount in on site shop
Family days with flying displays
Enjoy a Costa coffee and a cake at our onsite café the common room
Subsidised meals in catering areas
Discounted membership at On site Gym
Sodexo Rewards and Benefits
Discounts at Sodexo partner brands
Due to security requirements you must have been continuously resident in UK for last 3 years to apply for this position
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Job Introduction

We are looking for a dedicated and friendly Food Service Assistant to join our team at RAF Benson, Ewelme, Wallingford, OX10 6AA. You’ll play a key role in supporting the delivery of efficient and high-quality food services. Creating a positive experience for everyone.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service, ensuring that food and beverages are served to a high standard.
• Dining Area Setup: Prepare dining areas, functions, and meeting spaces before service to ensure smooth and efficient operations.
• Food Service & Replenishment: Serve meals and replenish food stations as needed, ensuring everything is available and properly maintained throughout service.
• Customer Interaction: Provide professional and courteous service to military personnel in dining, retail, and other areas.
• Cleaning & Hygiene: Maintain cleanliness and hygiene by regularly sanitizing workstations, equipment, and dining areas in line with health and safety standards.
• Event Support: Assist with special events and functions, ensuring all aspects of service run smoothly and efficiently.
• Work behind the bar serving drinks – you must be over 18.
• Security requirement: must have been continuously resident in the UK for last 3 years.

What We’re Looking For

• Strong attention to detail and ability to work efficiently in a team.
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude in a fast-paced environment.

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, you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions, and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way.

• 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