Food Service Assistant

Sodexo; Colchester; On-site; GBP 438,000 - 623,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sodexo rewards and discounts

Cycle to Work Scheme

Volunteering opportunities

Flexible work

Full training

Protective uniform

Job summary

Sodexo at Colchester MOD, Merville Barracks, Circular Road South, Colchester, Essex, CO2 7UT, is seeking a Food Service Assistant to support military personnel on a Ministry of Defence base. You’ll help ensure a positive and efficient dining experience through service, replenishment, and customer care.

You’ll gain on-the-job training, fully funded apprenticeship qualifications, and ongoing career development within a supportive Sodexo environment.

Qualifications

• Professionalism and respect in all interactions with colleagues and military personnel.
• Strong communication skills and courteous, service-oriented approach.
• Reliability and flexibility to work varied shifts and busy periods.

Responsibilities

• Dining Area Setup: prepare dining areas, functions, and meeting spaces before service.
• Food Service & Replenishment: serve meals and replenish stations during service.
• Customer Interaction: provide professional service to military personnel in dining and retail areas.
• Cleaning & Hygiene: maintain clean workstations and dining areas per health standards.
• Event Support: assist with special events and functions to ensure smooth service.
• Teamwork: work closely with colleagues to complete tasks efficiently.

Skills

Professionalism

Communication

Reliability

Flexibility

Job description

• 30 hours per week
• 5 working days out of 7/Varied shifts from 06:30 - 19:00
• £12.71 per hour
• Sodexo rewards and discounts

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Job Description:

As a Food Service Assistant with Sodexo at Colchester MOD, Merville Barracks, Circular Road South, Colchester, Essex, CO2 7UT

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.

Key Responsibilities:

• 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.

What You’ll Need:

• 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.

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