Food Service Assistant

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Carterton; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-the-job training

Fully funded apprenticeship qualificat

Career development opportunities

Wellbeing Support

Financial Benefits

Career Growth

Work Perks

Job summary

Sodexo UK is seeking a motivated Food Service Assistant to support our catering team and deliver high-quality service in a fast-paced digital cafe environment.

You will assist with food preparation, service, hygiene, and operate digital ordering and payment systems, with early mornings, evenings and weekends as required.

We offer on-the-job training, funded apprenticeship qualifications, career development and wellbeing benefits to support your growth and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar service role.
• Experience working in a military environment.
• Level 1 Food Safety, HSWA, and COSHH certificates.

Responsibilities

• Support the preparation, cooking, and service of food in line with approved recipes and menu cycles
• Deliver friendly, efficient customer service in line with company standards
• Maintain portion control, food quality, and presentation standards
• Operate digital systems to ensure accurate and efficient transactions
• Ensure food is served and held at correct temperatures, completing required checks
• Maintain a clean, safe, and compliant FOH environment at all times
• Attend team briefings and complete required training
• Maintain high standards of personal hygiene, uniform, and PPE compliance
• Report hazards, near misses, accidents, or faulty equipment promptly
• Complete opening and closing procedures, ensuring security requirements are met
• Communicate effectively with managers, colleagues, customers, and client representatives
• Undertake any other reasonable duties as directed by management

Skills

Customer service

Food safety awareness

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Level 1 Food Safety

HSWA & COSHH certificates

Tools

POS system

Job description

Job Description:

We are looking for a motivated and customer-focused Food Service Assistant to support our catering team in delivering a high-quality food service.

The General food service assistant supports the smooth day to day operation of a digital cafe by providing excellent customer service, preparing and serving food, maintain high standards of cleanliness.

The role involves working in a fast-paced environment, including food preparation, cleaning, customer service and use of digital ordering and payment system. The position involves early mornings, evenings, weekends .

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the preparation, cooking, and service of food in line with approved recipes and menu cycles
• Deliver friendly, efficient customer service in line with company standards
• Maintain portion control, food quality, and presentation standards
• Operate digital systems to ensure accurate and efficient transactions
• Ensure food is served and held at correct temperatures, completing required checks
• Maintain a clean, safe, and compliant FOH environment at all times
• Attend team briefings and complete required training
• Maintain high standards of personal hygiene, uniform, and PPE compliance
• Report hazards, near misses, accidents, or faulty equipment promptly
• Complete opening and closing procedures, ensuring security requirements are met
• Communicate effectively with managers, colleagues, customers, and client representatives
• Undertake any other reasonable duties as directed by management

What You’ll Need:

Experience in a similar role within the service industry

Experience working within a military environment

Level 1 Food Safety, HSWA, and COSHH certificates

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 companythat values its employees and offers real career growth opportunities.