Food Service Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

On-site gym

Free meal on shift

Free hot and cold beverages

50% off travel pass to work

Cycle to Work Scheme

Free use of scooters and e-bikes

Job summary

Sodexo is recruiting a Food Service Assistant for Cambridge Biomedical Campus, CB2 0AA. This permanent full-time role offers 8-hour shifts between 6:30am and 4:30pm, with a pay rate of £13.45 per hour.

You’ll serve food and beverages, uphold Sodexo standards, and maintain a clean, welcoming dining area on site. Join a global facilities services leader and benefit from on-the-job training, apprenticeship qualifications, and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in hospitality or retail preferred.
• Strong customer service skills and approachable manner.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, standards-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver professional front of house service with customer care and Sodexo standards.
• Assist with preparation, presentation, and service of food and beverages, including till operation.
• Maintain high cleanliness and hygiene across front-of-house and dining areas.
• Monitor and replenish stock, assist with deliveries, and ensure food safety procedures are followed and recorded.
• Comply with health, safety, hygiene, fire safety and COSHH regulations; report incidents promptly.

Skills

Hospitality experience

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

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
• All offers of employment are subject to satisfactorypre-employment checks, including a DBS check where applicable, Right to Work(RTW) verification and Horus checks, in line with the requirements of the role.

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