Food Service Assistant

Sodexo; Berechurch; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sodexo rewards & discounts

Wellbeing resources

Career development opportunities

Cycle to Work Scheme

Uniform provided

Training & development

Flexible work

Death-in-service benefit

Job summary

Sodexo is seeking staff to support dining operations on a Ministry of Defence base in the Colchester area. You will set up dining spaces, serve meals, replenish stations, and provide courteous service to military personnel across dining, retail, and other areas.

No prior hospitality experience is required; willingness to learn, reliability, and flexibility are valued. Shifts are varied (6:30-19:00) across five days per week. Competitive hourly pay and benefits available.

Qualifications

• Hospitality or food service experience is helpful but not required.
• Willingness to learn and adapt is key.
• Excellent communication and customer-service mindset.

Responsibilities

• Dining Area Setup: prepare dining areas, functions, and meeting spaces before service.
• Food Service & Replenishment: serve meals and replenish food stations as needed.
• Customer Interaction: provide professional and courteous service to military personnel in dining, retail, and other areas.
• Cleaning & Hygiene: maintain cleanliness and hygiene by sanitizing workstations, equipment, and dining areas.
• Event Support: assist with special events and functions to ensure smooth service.
• Teamwork: work closely with your team to complete tasks efficiently and to a high standard.

Skills

Hospitality

Customer service

Teamwork

Reliability

Flexibility

Job description

You'll play an important role in supporting military personnel on a Ministry of Defence (MOD) base. Your day-to-day interactions will directly impact the experience of those serving, ensuring they have a positive and efficient dining experience. KeyResponsibilities:

• 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.
• Teamwork:Work closely with your team to ensure all tasks are completed efficiently and to the highest standard.
  Professionalism and Respect:A positive attitude, strong communication skills, and respect for others in all interactions.
• No Experience Required:Previous hospitality or food service experience is helpful but not required. A willingness to learn and adapt is key.
• Reliability & Flexibility:Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing needs.
  5 working days out of 7/Varied shifts from 06:30 - 19:00
• £12.71 per hour
• Sodexo rewards and discounts
• Career development opportunities within Sodexo
• A friendly and supportive work environment
• Wellbeing Support - Unlimited online resources, a free health app with 24/7 virtual GP, and an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Financial Benefits - Discounts for you and your family, salary finance support, retirement plan, and a death-in-service benefit.
• Career Growth - Apprenticeships, learning tools, and development opportunities.
• Work Perks - Cycle to Work Scheme, volunteering opportunities, flexible work, full training, and a protective uniform.

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Join us and be part of a companythat values its employees and offers real career growth opportunities. Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications