Food Service Assistant

Sodexo; Horsham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading food service company in Horsham is seeking a part-time hospitality team member to deliver excellent service and assist in food preparation. Responsibilities include maintaining cleanliness, assisting with service setup, and working closely with the kitchen team. The ideal candidate should have good communication skills and a friendly attitude. This role offers competitive pay at £12.85 per hour, with opportunities for career development and a range of employee benefits.

Benefits

Unlimited access to wellbeing support

Employee Assistance Programme

24hr virtual GP Service

Sodexo Discounts Scheme

Pension Plan membership

Learning and development tools

Bike to Work Scheme

Enhanced benefits and leave policies

Qualifications

• Experience in hospitality or food service is a bonus, but full training provided.
• Communication skills and a friendly, can-do attitude required.
• A focus on cleanliness and hygiene essential.
• Team-player mindset with willingness to help out.

Responsibilities

• Deliver friendly service to colleagues, clients, and customers.
• Assist with daily service setup, food prep, and serving.
• Maintain cleanliness of service and dining areas.
• Collaborate with kitchen team for smooth operations.
• Follow food safety and hygiene guidelines.

Skills

Hospitality experience

Communication skills

Team player

Attention to hygiene

Job description

About Sodexo

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On‑Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services. We are committed to being an inclusive employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds and identities. We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, SoTogether, Generations and Origins.

Job Overview

Be part of a team where great service and good food come together. Explore what Sodexo can bring to the table. Step into a role where you bring energy to every shift, serving delicious meals and brightening our customers' day with every interaction. A role where you're paid to put a smile on someone's face. Feed our customers, and we'll fuel your career!

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it's a chance to be part of something greater. Belong in a company and team that values you for you. Act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions. Thrive in your own way.

Responsibilities

• Deliver friendly and welcoming service to colleagues, clients, and customers
• Assist with daily service set up, food prep and serving from our tempting menus
• Keep service and dining areas clean, tidy, and well‑organised
• Work closely with the kitchen team to keep everything running smoothly
• Follow food safety, hygiene, allergen and storage guidelines

Qualifications

• Experience in hospitality or food service is a bonus, but we'll give you full training!
• Communication skills and a friendly, can‑do attitude
• A focus on cleanliness and hygiene
• A team‑player, with willingness to help out

Benefits

• Unlimited access to an online platform offering wellbeing support
• An extensive Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or life's larger problems, including legal and financial advice, support with work or personal issues impacting your wellbeing
• Access to a 24hr virtual GP Service
• Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 across popular big‑brand retailers
• Save for your future by becoming a member of the Pension Plan
• Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including a variety of learning and development tools
• Bike to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit
• Sodexo UK and Ireland’s enhanced benefits and leave policies

Work Details

• Part time
• 16 hours per week
• 2 shift options available – 2 days per week 7am to 3.30pm or Monday to Friday 1pm to 3.30pm
• £12.85 per hour
• Opportunities for career development
• Plus our Sodexo employee benefits package