Food Service Assistant

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

Job summary

A global leader in quality of life services is looking for a Food Service Assistant in Petersfield. The role involves maintaining a clean kitchen, preparing service areas, and working closely with chefs. Ideal candidates should possess a strong work ethic, team spirit, and effective communication skills. This part-time position offers competitive pay and is term-time only, focusing on school hours.

Benefits

Unlimited access to mental health support

Sodexo Discounts Scheme

Learning and development opportunities

Flexible work environment

Qualifications

• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Experience in a fast-paced environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain quality service according to set schedules.
• Prepare food service areas to the notified standard.
• Work closely with the kitchen team and promote a positive company image.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Team player mentality

Good attention to detail

Communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Self-motivated

Flexible approach

Education

Hygiene qualification or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Are you reliable, hardworking, and ready to join a friendly and supportive kitchen team? We are recruiting a Food Service Assistant to support our catering operations at Churcher's College, Ramshill, Petersfield, Hants. GU31 4AS. As a Food Service Assistant, you'll help maintain a clean, safe, and efficient kitchen environment and work closely with our chefs and front-of-house team to ensure everything runs smoothly.

What You’ll Do

• Maintain and deliver a quality service according to set work schedules and procedures
• Monitor quality control systems, e.g., job sign off sheets and schedules
• Prepare food service areas and presentation to the notified standard
• Work front-facing serving pupils and staff or in the dishwasher area during lunch service
• Attend the daily service briefing if serving on the counter
• Implement cleaning schedules to agreed standards
• Wear the correct uniform and promote a positive company image
• Promote a positive company image to customers and guests through good service practices
• Keep all front and back of house food storage and equipment clean, hygienic and maintained
• Work safely and follow the three checks for safety and complete Near Miss cards

What You Bring

• A strong work ethic and team player mentality
• Good attention to detail
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Effective communication with customers, clients, and staff
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Ability to achieve performance criteria
• Positive approach to learning in role
• Self-motivated with a sense of initiative
• Positive outlook
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Flexible approach to role

Desirable

• Hygiene qualification or equivalent
• Previous experience in a similar environment

What We Offer

• Unlimited access to an online platform offering mental health and wellbeing support
• Employee Assistance Programme for everyday issues or larger problems, including legal and financial advice, work-related issues, or personal matters
• Free health and wellbeing app with rewards, 24hr virtual GP and additional services
• Sodexo Discounts Scheme with deals 24/7 (also open to friends and family) and/or prepayment cashback card
• Money Insights and financial benefits via Salary Finance
• Membership in the Sodexo Retirement Plan
• Death in Service benefit for colleagues who pass away while employed by Sodexo
• Learning and development opportunities to grow within Sodexo
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Volunteering opportunities in our communities
• Flexible and dynamic work environment
• Competitive compensation
• Full training and full protective uniform supplied

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!

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

Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of applications.

Package Description

• £12.73 per hour
• 15 hours per week
• Working pattern: Monday to Friday (11:00 - 14:00 / 11:45 - 14:45)
• Term Time Only

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Equated pay information will be provided at interview stage.

About Sodexo

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone and build a better life for all. As a global leader in services that improve Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers daily through On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services, and Personal & Home Services.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer. We welcome applications from people with diverse experiences, backgrounds and identities. We encourage employee networks and are a Disability Confident Leader employer with a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates who meet the minimum selection criteria.