Food Service Assistant

Sodexo; Washington; On-site; GBP 7,000 - 8,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited wellbeing platform

Employee Assistance Programme

24hr virtual GP Service

Sodexo Discounts Scheme

Pension Plan

Career development tools

Bike to Work

Job summary

Sodexo is hiring for a part-time catering role in the UK. You will prepare, present and serve food and beverages, welcome customers and deliver friendly service during busy shifts. The role includes till work, event support and maintaining clean, well-presented service areas.

Great attention to detail and teamwork are essential, with flexibility to cover different catering areas. Training is provided; a Food Safety Certificate is advantageous. Competitive hourly pay and employee benefits apply.

Qualifications

• Experience in catering, hospitality, food service, retail or customer service is desirable.
• Ability to deliver friendly, professional service in a fast-paced environment.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills with a reliable, flexible approach.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, present and serve food and beverages for meetings and events.
• Welcome and serve customers, providing excellent customer service.
• Operate till and process transactions when required.
• Keep counters clean, stocked and attractively presented.
• Support stock rotation, ordering and stock takes to minimise waste.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Flexible

Job description

• Prepare, present and serve food and beverages, helping to deliver a friendly and professional catering service.
• Welcome and serve customers, providing excellent customer service throughout their visit.
• Operate the till and process customer transactions accurately when required.
• Support hospitality services, including preparing, setting up and delivering refreshments for meetings and events.
• Keep food counters well stocked, clean and attractively presented throughout service.
• Refill and maintain vending machines, ensuring products are available and correctly rotated.
• Support stock rotation, ordering and stock takes to help minimise waste and maintain availability.
• Keep kitchen equipment, utensils, dining areas and service areas clean, hygienic and well presented.
• Follow all Food Safety, Health & Safety, hygiene and COSHH procedures at all times.
• Report customer feedback, equipment faults, maintenance issues and any incidents promptly.
• Support occasional functions, events and additional catering requirements.
• Work flexibly with the wider catering team, including providing additional cover during holidays and sickness when required.
• Complete all required training and attend team meetings to continually develop your skills and knowledge. Previous experience within catering, hospitality, food service, retail or customer service is desirable.
• A friendly and approachable manner with a passion for delivering excellent customer service.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• A reliable, flexible and organised approach to work.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team while also using your own initiative.
• Good attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and presentation.
• An understanding of food hygiene, Health & Safety and safe working practices.
• The ability to work effectively in a busy, fast-paced catering environment.
• A Food Safety Certificate would be advantageous, although training can be provided.
• Flexibility to support different areas of the catering operation when required.

Be part of a team where great service and good food come together. Explore what Sodexo can bring to the table. Step into a role where you bring energy to every shift, serving delicious meals and brightening our customers' day with every interaction. A role where you're paid to put a smile on someone's face. Feed our customers, and we'll fuel your career!

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it's a chance to be part of something greater. Belong in a company and team that values you for you. Act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions. Thrive in your own way.

We also offer a range of perks, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families:

• Unlimited access to an online platform offering wellbeing support
• An extensive Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or life's larger problems, including legal and financial advice, support with work or personal issues impacting your wellbeing
• Access to a 24hr virtual GP Service
• Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 across popular big-brand retailers
• Save for your future by becoming a member of the Pension Plan
• Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including a variety of learning and development tools
• Bike to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit
• Sodexo UK and Irelands enhanced benefits and leave policies

A little more 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 100million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.

• 9 hours per week
• Saturday & Sunday
• 07:00am - 11:30am
• £15.00 per hour
• Free parking
• Staff canteen
• Site Gym
• Opportunities for career development
• Plus our Sodexo employee benefits package