Food Service Assistant

Sodexo; Washington; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited wellbeing platform

Employee Assistance Programme

24h virtual GP Service

Sodexo Discounts Scheme

Pension Plan

Learning and development tools

Bike to Work Scheme

Enhanced benefits and leave policies

Job summary

Sodexo in Washington, UK, is seeking a part-time Food Service Assistant to join a busy catering team. You will serve meals and beverages, assist with events and ensure a welcoming customer experience throughout shifts.

The role emphasizes flexibility, teamwork and high hygiene standards, with training provided where needed. A proactive approach to customer service will help you thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in catering, hospitality, food service, retail or customer service is desirable.
• Friendly, approachable manner with a passion for excellent service.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Reliable, flexible and organised approach to work.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and use initiative.
• Attention to detail and high standards of cleanliness and presentation.
• Understanding of food hygiene and safety practices.
• Ability to work in a busy, fast-paced catering environment.
• Food Safety Certificate advantageous, training provided.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, present and serve food and beverages, delivering a friendly catering service.
• Welcome and serve customers, providing excellent service throughout their visit.
• Operate the till and process transactions when required.
• Support meetings and events with refreshments and catering.
• Keep counters stocked, clean and presented during service.
• Maintain vending machines and ensure correct product rotation.
• Assist with stock, ordering and stock takes to minimise waste.

Skills

Catering experience

Customer service

Communication skills

Team player

Attention to detail

Food hygiene knowledge

Flexible shifts

Job description

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Food Service Assistant

Washington - Part time

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!

What you'll do:

• 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.

What you'll bring:

• 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.

Why Sodexo?:

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance tobe part of something greater.

Belong in a company and team that values you foryou.

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.

We are committed tobeingan 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, SoTogether, 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. We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.

Ready to be part of something greater?

Belong in a team, thrive in service.

Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications