Food Service Assistant

Sodexo; Rochester; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training

Protective uniform provided

Mental health support

Employee assistance program

Discounts

Cashback

Career progression

Learning opportunities

Cycle to work

Volunteering opportunities

Job summary

Sodexo is hiring Casual Food Service Assistants at King’s School Rochester. You will support day-to-day catering operations, from food prep to service and maintaining high hygiene standards in a busy school environment.

This fixed-term, part-time role offers varied shifts, a friendly team, and opportunities to develop skills in hospitality while delivering excellent customer service to pupils, staff and visitors.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in catering, hospitality or customer service.
• A positive, proactive and hands-on approach to work.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a busy setting.
• Excellent customer service skills with a friendly and professional manner.
• The ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.
• A commitment to maintaining high standards of food safety, hygiene and health & safety.
• A reliable, self-motivated and hardworking attitude.
• Flexibility to support different areas of the catering operation when required.

Responsibilities

• Support the smooth day-to-day running of catering services.
• Organise and oversee daily tasks, ensuring high standards of service and cleanliness.
• Prepare and serve food while adhering to food safety regulations.
• Assist with hospitality events, including set-up and service.
• Ensure all food service areas are safe, clean and welcoming for pupils, staff and visitors.
• Monitor and complete health and safety records.
• Support colleagues across different catering areas as needed.
• Promote a positive and professional environment.

Skills

Catering experience

Customer service

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Food safety

Proactive attitude

Flexible hours

Independent working

Job description

Job Description

Position: Casual Food Service Assistant x 2 positions

Location: King`s School Rochester, St Margret Street , Rochester , ME1 1TU

Salary: £12.60 / £12.71 age dependent

Hours: Various Hours

Working Pattern Various Shifts

Fixed Term Role

About the Role

As aCasual Food KitchenAssistant, you'll support the day-to-day running of a busy food service operation. From preparing and serving food to keeping the kitchen and dining areas clean and organised, you'll help ensure everything runs smoothly.

You'll work as part of a supportive team delivering great service while maintaining high standards of hygiene and safety.

What You Will Do

• Support the smooth day-to-day running of catering services at
• Organise and oversee daily tasks, ensuring high standards of service, presentation and cleanliness are maintained.
• Prepare and serve food while adhering to food safety and hygiene regulations.
• Assist with hospitality events, including set-up, service and clear-down.
• Ensure all food service areas are safe, clean and welcoming for pupils, staff and visitors.
• Monitor and complete required health and safety, food safety and temperature records.
• Support colleagues across different catering areas as needed, helping to deliver an exceptional customer experience.
• Promote a positive and professional environment while leading by example.

What You Bring

• Previous experience in a catering, hospitality or customer service environment.
• A positive, proactive and hands-on approach to work.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a busy setting.
• Excellent customer service skills with a friendly and professional manner.
• The ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.
• A commitment to maintaining high standards of food safety, hygiene and health & safety.
• A reliable, self-motivated and hardworking attitude.
• Flexibility and a willingness to support different areas of the catering operation when required.
• A passion for delivering a high-quality service and creating a positive experience for every customer.

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 to something bigger. If you're ready to lead with passion and cook with purpose, we want to hear from you!

Note: 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.

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