Food Service Assistant

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

Job summary

A leading food service company is seeking a dedicated Food Service Assistant to join their team at RAF Benson. This role involves providing high-quality food services, excellent customer service, and maintaining hygiene standards. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, able to work in a fast-paced environment, and enjoys team collaboration. Benefits include mental health support and discounts. Working hours are 37.5 per week, with various shifts.

Benefits

Free car parking

10% staff discount

Subsidised meals

Discounted gym membership

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 of food and beverages.
• Prepare dining areas for service efficiently.
• Serve meals and replenish food stations as necessary.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene of workstations and dining areas.
• Assist with special events ensuring smooth service operations.
• Serve drinks behind the bar; must be over 18.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Customer service

Job description

Role overview

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.

Details

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.

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.
• You\'ll also be working behind the bar serving drinks so you must be over 18 this role.

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 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