Food Service Assistant

Sodexo; Hurstpierpoint; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Dynamic work environment

Competitive salary

Full training

Mental health support

Employee assistance programme

Discounts & benefits

Career progression & apprenticeships

Cycle to Work & volunteering

Job summary

Sodexo at Hurstpierpoint College is hiring a Food Service Assistant to support daily catering operations and events. The role involves preparing service areas, presenting food to high standards, and delivering a quality catering service to students, staff and visitors.

Shifts include evenings and Saturday daytime, 18–30 hours per week with a 5/6 day pattern. Enjoy a dynamic team environment with training and uniform provided.

Qualifications

• What You’ll Bring: A positive, friendly, and customer-focused approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• A commitment to high standards of cleanliness and hygiene.
• The ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Reliability, flexibility, and a strong work ethic.
• Good awareness of health, safety, and food handling practices.
• A professional attitude and appearance.
• A willingness to learn and take part in training.
• The ability to follow procedures and work schedules accurately.
• A passion for delivering excellent service and creating positive customer experiences.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food service areas and present food to high standards.
• Deliver a quality catering service in line with agreed procedures and schedules.
• Maintain clean, safe, and hygienic front and back of house areas.
• Follow cleaning schedules and food safety procedures.
• Assist with setting up and serving hospitality and catering events.
• Attend daily service briefings and support smooth service delivery.
• Complete quality checks and maintain service records where required.
• Provide excellent customer service to students, staff, and visitors.
• Follow health and safety procedures and report incidents or risks.
• Support special events and functions as required

Skills

Customer focus

Communication

Teamwork

Cleanliness

Reliability

Health & safety

Professional attitude

Willingness to learn

Following procedures

Service excellence

Job description

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Contract: Perm - Part Time

Position: Food Service Assistant

Location: Hurstpierpoint College, College Lane, Hurstpierpoint, Hassocks

Salary: £13.01 per hour

Days per week: 5 out of 6 (Monday to Saturday) - evenings and Saturday daytime, with various shift patterns available

Hours: 18 to 30 hours per week - variable and flexible

Working Pattern: Tuesday and Thursday 5:00pm - 10:00pm, Saturday 10:00am - 6:00pm, Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 4:00pm - 8:00pm

Hurstpierpoint College (known as Hurst) is a thriving co-educational day and boarding school for pupils aged 4 to 18, Located between Haywards Heath and Brighton, with excellent transport links to London and an extensive network of school transport services across Sussex, Surrey and Kent, Combining a rich heritage with a forward-thinking approach to education, Hurst provides an inspiring environment in which pupils and staff can flourish.

The College comprises a Junior Prep School, Senior Prep School, Senior School and Sixth Form, educating over 1,300 pupils. Alongside day places, Hurst offers flexible, weekly and full boarding options, creating a vibrant and diverse school community.

As an employer, Hurst is a welcoming and ambitious community of around 480 staff, united by a shared commitment to helping young people achieve their personal best and preparing them for success in their future lives and careers.

What You’ll Do:

• Prepare food service areas and present food to high standards.
• Deliver a quality catering service in line with agreed procedures and schedules.
• Maintain clean, safe, and hygienic front and back of house areas.
• Follow cleaning schedules and food safety procedures.
• Assist with setting up and serving hospitality and catering events.
• Attend daily service briefings and support smooth service delivery.
• Complete quality checks and maintain service records where required.
• Provide excellent customer service to students, staff, and visitors.
• Follow health and safety procedures and report incidents or risks.
• Support special events and functions as required

What You Bring:

• A positive, friendly, and customer-focused approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• A commitment to high standards of cleanliness and hygiene.
• The ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Reliability, flexibility, and a strong work ethic.
• Good awareness of health, safety, and food handling practices.
• A professional attitude and appearance.
• A willingness to learn and take part in training.
• The ability to follow procedures and work schedules accurately.
• A passion for delivering excellent service and creating positive customer experiences.

What We Offer:

A dynamic and supportive work environment

Competitive salary and benefits

Full training and protective uniform provided

Unlimited access to mental health and wellbeing support

Employee Assistance Programme for legal, financial, and personal support

Discounts, cashback schemes, and financial benefits

Career progression, learning opportunities, and apprenticeships

Cycle to Work Scheme and volunteering opportunities

At Sodexo, we believe everyone deserves a place to belong. This isn't just a job, it's a chance to be part of something bigger.

Sodexo and our clients are committed to safeguarding children. All roles require pre-employment screening, including DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) and past employer checks.