Food Service Assistant

Sodexo; Hook; Presencial; GBP 24.000 - 26.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

On-the-job training

Fully funded apprenticeships

Career development opportunities

Wellbeing support

Retirement plan

Cycle to work scheme

Flexible work

Uniform provided

Descripción de la vacante

Sodexo is hiring a Food Service Assistant in the United Kingdom. You will support high-quality catering services, help with food preparation, service, till operation and maintaining clean, safe catering areas to ensure an excellent customer experience.

You will contribute to food hygiene, portion control and presentation, work across opening/closing procedures, and collaborate with colleagues and the client to meet standards.

Formación

• Friendly, approachable and customer-focused required.
• Reliable and able to work well as part of a team.
• Willing to learn and develop new skills.
• Flexible and able to support wider catering team.

Responsabilidades

• Prepare, cook and serve food in line with recipes and menus.
• Provide friendly and professional customer service.
• Operate the till and follow cash-handling procedures.
• Maintain food hygiene and cleanliness to required standards.
• Monitor stock, supplies and equipment and report issues.

Conocimientos

Customer-focused

Team player

Flexible

Reliable

Food safety aware

Cash handling

Herramientas

Till system

Descripción del empleo

• 37.5 hours per week
• 5 out of 7 Day
• £12.71 per hour
• Sodexo Rewards

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Job Description:

We're looking for a friendly, reliable and customer-focused Food Service Assistant to join our team.

You'll support the delivery of high-quality catering services, helping with food preparation, service, till operation and maintaining clean, safe and welcoming catering areas. You'll play an important role in providing an excellent experience for our customers while ensuring food hygiene and service standards are consistently maintained.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare, cook and serve food in line with recipes and daily menus.
• Provide friendly and professional customer service.
• Operate the till accurately and follow cash-handling procedures.
• Maintain excellent food hygiene, personal hygiene and cleanliness standards.
• Ensure food is stored, prepared and served at the correct temperatures.
• Maintain correct portion control and high standards of food presentation.
• Keep catering and service areas clean, tidy and well stocked.
• Support opening and closing procedures, including security requirements.
• Monitor stock, supplies, waste and equipment, reporting any issues promptly.
• Follow company, client and legislative food safety and health & safety requirements.
• Attend team meetings, briefings and required training.
• Build positive relationships with customers, colleagues and the client.

What You'll Need:

• Friendly, approachable and customer-focused.
• Reliable and able to work well as part of a team.
• Comfortable working in a busy catering environment.
• Able to follow recipes, procedures and food safety standards.
• Confident handling a till and cash accurately.
• Organised, efficient and able to maintain high standards.
• Committed to cleanliness, hygiene and presentation.
• Willing to learn and develop new skills.
• Flexible and happy to support the wider catering team when required.

Previous experience in catering, hospitality or customer service would be beneficial, but a positive attitude and willingness to learn are equally important.

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