Food Service Assistant

Sodexo; Chester; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Sodexo in Chester, UK is seeking a catering assistant to prepare, serve, and replenish meals for students and staff, while upholding cleanliness and food safety standards.

You will set up and tidy dining areas, deliver friendly service, and assist with events. The role emphasizes independent work, reliability, and a proactive, flexible attitude.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work well with students, staff, and colleagues.
• The ability to work independently, use initiative, and stay motivated throughout the day.
• A flexible and adaptable attitude, willing to support a variety of catering tasks and events.
• A conscientious and responsible approach, ensuring tasks are completed to a high standard.
• A commitment to maintaining excellent food hygiene, health and safety, and cleanliness standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, serve, and replenish meals, snacks, and refreshments for students and staff.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, hygiene, and food safety across all catering areas.
• Set up, clear, and clean dining areas, kitchen equipment, and workspaces before and after service.
• Deliver friendly and efficient customer service, creating a welcoming dining experience.
• Complete food temperature checks, cleaning schedules, stock takes, and other catering records.
• Support school events and function catering, assisting with setup, service, and cleaning duties.
• A positive and enthusiastic approach to delivering excellent customer service.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work well with students, staff, and colleagues.
• The ability to work independently, use initiative, and stay motivated throughout the day.
• A flexible and adaptable attitude, willing to support a variety of catering tasks and events.
• A conscientious and responsible approach, ensuring tasks are completed to a high standard.
• A commitment to maintaining excellent food hygiene, health and safety, and cleanliness standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Independent worker

Flexibility

Job description

• Prepare, serve, and replenish meals, snacks, and refreshments for students and staff.


• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, hygiene, and food safety across all catering areas.


• Set up, clear, and clean dining areas, kitchen equipment, and workspaces before and after service.


• Deliver friendly and efficient customer service, creating a welcoming dining experience.


• Complete food temperature checks, cleaning schedules, stock takes, and other catering records.


• Support school events and function catering, assisting with setup, service, and cleaning duties.
  A positive and enthusiastic approach to delivering excellent customer service.


• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work well with students, staff, and colleagues.


• The ability to work independently, use initiative, and stay motivated throughout the day.


• A flexible and adaptable attitude, willing to support a variety of catering tasks and events.


• A conscientious and responsible approach, ensuring tasks are completed to a high standard.


• A commitment to maintaining excellent food hygiene, health and safety, and cleanliness standards.

Sodexo and our clients are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Certain roles require background checks, including Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) screening.