Food Service Assistant

Sodexo Ltd; Scotland; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading food and facilities management company in Scotland is seeking a casual Food Service Assistant. The role requires excellent communication skills, a friendly demeanor, and experience in hospitality. Responsibilities include serving guests, ensuring customer satisfaction, and maintaining a clean work environment. Training is provided, and the hourly rate is £12.60.

Benefits

Full training provided

Convenient transport links

Opportunity for career progression

Qualifications

• Experience within a hospitality, catering or bar setting is preferred.
• A positive and approachable attitude is essential.
• Ability to work well as a team and independently.

Responsibilities

• Welcoming guests and serving orders efficiently.
• Ensuring customer satisfaction and service quality.
• Maintaining cleanliness and safety in the work environment.

Skills

Excellent verbal communication skills

Friendly and professional demeanor

Team player

Attention to detail

Proactive attitude

Experience in hospitality or catering

Job description

Overview

We currently have an opportunity for a casual Food Service Assistant to join our amazing team. This is a great opportunity for driven individuals to succeed in a fast and innovative catering facility. A need for outstanding customer focused individuals to join a world leading food and facilities management company, which can offer unrivalled opportunities for career progression.

Job responsibilities

• Welcoming guests, taking orders and serving beverages to guests
• Care about customer satisfaction and deliver the optimal client service experience
• Serving guests in a friendly, welcoming and efficient manner while maintaining a clean and safe work environment
• Help answer questions and make suggestions regarding food and beverage choices and related items

What we are looking for

• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Being friendly yet professional
• Being a team player with an ability to resolve conflict and take criticism
• Good attention to detail and punctuality
• Being proactive is key
• Experience within a hospitality, catering or bar setting

Package Description

• £12.60 Per Hour
• Casual work
• Full training provided
• Frequent transport links within a short walk

Main Responsibilities

• Welcoming guests, taking orders and serving beverages to guests
• Care about customer satisfaction and deliver the optimal client service experience
• Serving guests in a friendly, welcoming and efficient manner while maintaining a clean and safe work environment
• Prepare and serve freshly ground coffee to the standards
• Ensure tables are kept clean at all times and that condiments are well stocked
• Help answer questions and make suggestions regarding food and beverage choices and related items

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience in a similar role would be ideal, but if you have excellent people skills, we’d still love to hear from you!
• Barista experience would be great but not essential.
• A positive and approachable attitude is a must, as this is a customer facing role.
• Being the first face many of our visitors will see, you’ll be a role model when it comes to what a great service will look like.
• We want you to bring your great communication skills, strong teamwork ethos and a positive can-do attitude!
• Being a team player is really important, but you’ll also need to be able to work well on your own.

About The Company

Heritage Portfolio is the sub-segment of Sodexo Live! that produces outstanding catering and event services for our cultural destinations. These include exceptional “in-house” café services in some of Britain’s leading visitor attractions such as V&A Dundee, The Signet Library, Portrait Gallery, private parties and dining, weddings and prestigious events.

Our mantra is “Never standing still” and as we grow and flourish in the world of bespoke events and venues, we remain true to our original ethos: to provide an amazing experience that goes beyond the remarkable food we serve. Therefore we are always looking for passionate, enthusiastic and motivated individuals to join our team and take pride in the work they deliver.