Food Service Assistant

Sodexo Group; Colchester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-the-job training

Apprenticeship funded

Career development

Wellbeing support

Discounts

Retirement plan

Death-in-service

Cycle to Work

Flexible work

Protective uniform

Full training

Job summary

Sodexo is hiring a Food Service Assistant at Colchester MOD, Merville Barracks, Circular Road South, Colchester, Essex. You will support military personnel with dining services on an MOD base, delivering friendly, efficient service across dining, retail and related areas.

The role offers on-the-job training with apprenticeship qualifications, career development opportunities, and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Reliability & Flexibility: Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing needs.

Responsibilities

• Dining Area Setup: Prepare dining areas, functions, and meeting spaces before service.
• Food Service & Replenishment: Serve meals and replenish food stations as needed.
• Customer Interaction: Provide professional and courteous service to military personnel.
• Cleaning & Hygiene: Maintain cleanliness and hygiene of workstations, equipment and dining areas.
• Event Support: Assist with special events and functions.
• Teamwork: Work closely with your team to ensure tasks are completed to a high standard.

Job description

• 5 working days out of 7/Varied shifts from 06:30 - 19:00

As a Food Service Assistant with Sodexo atColchester 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.

KeyResponsibilities:

• 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 companythat 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