Food Service Assistant

Sodexo Group; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Dynamic environment

Competitive salary

Full training

Wellbeing support

Employee assistance programme

Discounts and benefits

Career progression

Cycle to Work

Job summary

Sodexo at Hurstpierpoint College is seeking a part-time Food Service Assistant to support evening and weekend catering across campus. Based at Hurstpierpoint College, the role involves preparing service areas, serving meals, and maintaining hygiene in fast-paced shifts from 4:00pm to 8:00pm plus additional times.

Competitive hourly pay and full training provided. Applicants should enjoy delivering great service to students and staff, be reliable, and able to work within established procedures

Qualifications

• Customer-focused catering experience preferred.
• Ability to work flexible evenings and weekends.
• Commitment to cleanliness and food hygiene.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food service areas and present food to high standards.
• Deliver a quality catering service in line with 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 as 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 service

Teamwork

Hygiene

Fast-paced work

Reliability

Health and safety

Professional appearance

Willingness to learn

Procedural discipline

Service excellence

Job description

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

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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

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 applications.