Food Service Assistant

Sodexo; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site gym

Free meal on shift

Free beverages on site

50% travel pass to work

Scooters/e-bikes for travel

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Sodexo is seeking a Food Service Assistant at Cambridge Biomedical Campus to deliver professional front of house service, support food and beverage preparation, and maintain high standards of cleanliness. The role focuses on customer care and adherence to Sodexo standards at a busy campus venue.

You will work in a fast-paced environment, communicating effectively with colleagues and guests, ensuring accurate till transactions and compliance with health and safety regulations.

Qualifications

• Experience in hospitality or retail preferred.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, standards-driven environment.
• Good communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a professional front of house service with a strong focus on customer care and Sodexo standards.
• Support the preparation, presentation, and service of food and beverages, including accurate till operation and transactions.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene across all front of house, dining, and service areas.
• Monitor and replenish stock, assist with deliveries, and ensure food safety procedures are followed and recorded correctly.
• Comply with all health & safety, hygiene, fire safety, and COSHH regulations while reporting incidents or feedback promptly.

Skills

Customer service

Front of house

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

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• 8 hour shift to be scheduled between the hours of 6.30am and 4.30pm
• £13.45 per hour
• Free use of on site gym
• Free meal on shift
• Free hot and cold beverages on site
• 50% off travel pass to work
• Free use of scooters and e-bikes within the Cambridge area to travel to and from work

Food Service Assistant - Cambridge Biomedical Campus, CB2 0AA - Permanent Full Time

Make a fresh start in a company that cares.

This is afantastic opportunityto joinSodexo,aglobal leader in Facilities Serviceswith over430,000 colleagues worldwide,working at the state of the artGlobal Headquartersof theleading BioPharmaceutical company in the UKat theCambridge Biomedical Campus

What you'll do:

• Deliver a professional front of house service with a strong focus on customer care and Sodexo standards
• Support the preparation, presentation, and service of food and beverages, including accurate till operation and transactions
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene across all front of house, dining, and service areas
• Monitor and replenish stock, assist with deliveries, and ensure food safety procedures are followed and recorded correctly
• Comply with all health & safety, hygiene, fire safety, and COSHH regulations while reporting incidents or feedback promptly

What you'll bring:

• Previous experience of working in a hospitality or retail environment preferred
• Strong customer service skills with a professional and approachable manner
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, standards-driven environment
• Good communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
• Proactive, reliable, and hands-on approach with excellent attention to detail

What we offer:

• On-the-job training with experienced professionals
• Fully funded apprenticeship qualifications
• 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.

Join us and be part of a company that 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