Food Service Assistant

Sodexo; Gravesend; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food services company is seeking a Food Service Assistant in Gravesend to ensure the smooth running of a fast-paced food operation at Thamesview School. Responsibilities include preparing meals, maintaining hygiene standards, and supporting deliveries. The role offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including mental health support and development opportunities.

Benefits

Mental health and wellbeing support

Employee Assistance Programme

Free health and wellbeing app

Sodexo Discounts Scheme

Salary Finance Platform

Retirement Plan

Death in service benefit

Opportunities for growth and development

Cycle to Work Scheme

Volunteering opportunities

Flexible work environment

Full training and protective uniform

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar environment is helpful but not essential.
• Ability to prioritize work and handle pressure.

Responsibilities

• Prepare delicious meals for our school team and pupils.
• Keep kitchen and serving areas stocked, clean, and hygienic.
• Observe food handling and hygiene regulations.
• Support loading and unloading of supplies.

Skills

Teamwork

Punctuality

Communication

Hygiene regulations knowledge

Job description

Overview

As a Food Service Assistant for Sodexo at Thamesview School, Thong Lane, Gravesend, DA12 4LF, you will contribute towards the smooth running of a fast-paced food and beverage operation. You will be responsible for showcasing what the kitchen supplies, presenting it in the most eye-catching way possible, and ensuring we offer the best service possible. You will not work unsociable hours and will have public holidays off, including Christmas. Join Sodexo and be part of something greater. You belong in a team where you can act with purpose and thrive in your own way.

Responsibilities

• Prepare delicious meals for our school team and pupils.
• Keep the kitchen and serving areas stocked, clean, and hygienic at all times.
• Support the loading and unloading of supply and delivery vehicles.
• Observe food handling and hygiene regulations.
• Follow health and safety guidelines.
• Ensure that all machines and equipment are operated correctly.
• Always uphold the reputation of the company.
• A great sense of teamwork.
• A dedicated and orderly approach.
• The ability to prioritize your work, handle pressure, and communicate well at all levels.
• Impeccable punctuality and dependability.
• Experience in a similar environment (helpful but not a deal breaker).

Sodexo and our clients are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Certain roles will require applicants to undergo screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (UK) and/or Disclosure Scotland (Scotland).

Benefits

• Unlimited access to an online platform offering mental health and wellbeing support.
• Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or larger problems, including legal and financial advice and support with work-related or personal issues such as bereavement.
• Access to a free health and wellbeing app with rewards, a 24-hour virtual GP, and other services.
• The Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering deals 24/7 (also open to friends and family) and/or a prepayment cashback card.
• Money insights and financial benefits via the Salary Finance Platform.
• Save for your future by becoming a member of the Sodexo Retirement Plan.
• A death in service benefit for colleagues who pass away while employed by Sodexo.
• Opportunities for growth and development through learning tools.
• Cycle to Work Scheme to help contribute to the environment while staying fit.
• Volunteering opportunities to support worthwhile causes in our communities.
• A flexible and dynamic work environment.
• Competitive compensation.
• Full training and full protective uniform supplied.