Food Service Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Food Service Assistant to join their vibrant catering team. This role is essential in providing nourishing meals and snacks for students and staff while maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene. You will support chefs in food preparation and service, ensuring a positive dining experience. If you are passionate about food service and enjoy working in a collaborative environment, this is an excellent opportunity to contribute to the well-being of a thriving school community.

Benefits

Mental Health Support

Employee Assistance Programme

Health and Wellbeing App

Sodexo Discounts Scheme

Retirement Plan

Death in Service Benefit

Learning and Development Tools

Cycle to Work Scheme

Volunteering Opportunities

Flexible Work Environment

Qualifications

• Experience in catering or hospitality, preferably in a school setting.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations and food hygiene standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist in meal preparation and service, ensuring cleanliness and hygiene.
• Engage positively with students and staff to promote a welcoming atmosphere.

Skills

Catering Experience

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Food Hygiene Knowledge

Flexibility

Job description

Founded in 1552, Shrewsbury School is one of the UK's leading independent schools, renowned for its commitment to excellence in education and overall student development. Situated on the banks of the River Severn in the delightful town of Shrewsbury, the historic campus embodies a rich tradition of academic achievement, sporting excellence, and extracurricular activity. With a bustling community of passionate educators and enthusiastic students, they strive to create an environment that fosters growth, resilience, and camaraderie.

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Food Service Assistant to join our vibrant catering team. You will play a vital role in providing breakfast, lunch, supper, and morning and afternoon snacks for our students and staff and ensuring that our dining services continue to be a pillar of our school community. You will support our chefs in the daily preparation and service of food, maintain hygiene standards, and contribute to a positive dining experience.

What you’ll do:

• Assist in the preparation and service of meals and refreshments in accordance with the menu.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in all catering areas.
• Support the kitchen team in various tasks, including food preparation, cooking, and plating.
• Help with the setup and clearing of dining areas.
• Engage positively with students and staff, promoting a welcoming dining atmosphere.
• Adhere to all health and safety regulations and food safety standards.

What you’ll bring:

• Previous experience in a catering or hospitality role, preferably in a school or large-scale food service environment.
• A passion for food and food service, coupled with a desire to contribute to a positive dining experience for students and staff.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a team.
• An understanding of health and safety regulations and food hygiene standards.
• Flexibility and a willingness to work varied shifts, including weekends.

Package Description

• Hours per week: Full-time
• Working pattern: 5 out of 7 days
• Contract: Permanent-Full Time
• Location: Shrewsbury School, The Schools, Shrewsbury, SY3 7BA

What we offer:

• Unlimited access to an online platform offering mental health and wellbeing support.
• Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or larger problems where you may need additional support, including legal and financial advice, support with work-related issues or personal issues such as bereavement.
• Access to a free health and wellbeing app that provides rewards for maintaining a healthy lifestyle and includes access to a 24hr virtual GP and various other services.
• The Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 (also open to friends and family) and/or the prepayment cashback card.
• Money Insights and financial benefits via the Salary Finance Platform.
• Save for your future by becoming a member of the Sodexo Retirement Plan.
• A death in service benefit for colleagues who pass away whilst employed by Sodexo.
• Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including a variety of learning and development tools.
• Cycle to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit.
• Volunteering Opportunities to enable all colleagues to help support worthwhile causes in our communities.
• Flexible and dynamic work environment.
• Competitive compensation.
• Full training and full protective uniform supplied.

Join us, and help nourish the future at Shrewsbury School!

Sodexo and our Clients are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Certain roles will require applicants to undergo screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (UK) and/or Disclosure Scotland (Scotland).

About Sodexo

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day 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 are a forces friendly 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, So Together, Generations and Origins.

We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations.