Food Service Assistant

Sodexo; West of England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A catering service provider is seeking a Food Service Assistant in Almondsbury, Bristol. You will prepare meals, maintain hygiene standards, and assist with logistics in a school environment. The ideal candidate will have strong teamwork skills and a dependable work ethic. This role offers competitive pay at £12.21 per hour with a Monday to Friday schedule during term time only.

Benefits

Mental health and wellbeing support

Employee Assistance Programme

Access to health and wellbeing app

Sodexo Discounts Scheme

Retirement plan

Opportunities for learning and development

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar environment is helpful but not essential.
• Strong teamwork and a dedicated, orderly approach.
• Impeccable punctuality and dependability.

Responsibilities

• Prepare delicious meals for the school team and pupils.
• Keep the kitchen and serving areas stocked, clean and hygienic.
• Follow health and safety guidelines.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Time management

Job description

Overview

As Food Service Assistant for Sodexo at Almondsbury Primary School, Almondsbury, Bristol, you will contribute to the smooth running of a fast-paced food and beverage operation. You will showcase what the kitchen supplies, present it attractively, and help ensure the best service possible. The role offers regular hours with time off on public holidays, including Christmas.

What you do

• Prepare delicious meals for our school team and pupils.
• Keep the kitchen and serving areas stocked, clean and hygienic.
• Support the loading and unloading of supply and delivery vehicles.
• Observe food handling and hygiene regulations.
• Follow health and safety guidelines.
• Ensure that all machines and equipment are operated correctly.
• Uphold the reputation of the company.
• Show strong teamwork and a dedicated, orderly approach.
• Prioritise your work, handle pressure, and communicate well at all levels.
• Demonstrate impeccable punctuality and dependability.
• Experience in a similar environment is helpful but not essential.

About Sodexo

Sodexo’s purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone by delivering services that improve Quality of Life. We operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers daily across On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards, and Personal & Home Services. We are committed to being an inclusive employer, and we are a forces-friendly employer. We welcome applications from people with diverse experiences, backgrounds and identities. We encourage involvement in Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability Network, So Together, Generations and Origins.

Benefits and additional information

• Unlimited access to an online platform offering mental health and wellbeing support.
• Employee Assistance Programme for legal, financial, work-related, and personal issues.
• Access to a free health and wellbeing app with rewards, 24hr virtual GP, and more.
• The Sodexo Discounts Scheme—great deals 24/7 (open to colleagues and their families).
• Money Insights and financial benefits via Salary Finance Platform.
• Retirement plan and death in service benefit.
• Opportunities for learning and development throughout your career at Sodexo.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Volunteering opportunities in communities.
• Flexible and dynamic work environment; competitive compensation.
• Full training and full protective uniform supplied. Salary: £12.21 per hour.
• Working pattern: Monday – Friday.
• Term Time only (39 week contract paid over 52 weeks).