Food Service Assistant — Fast-Paced Dining Team

Sodexo; Southampton; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing and mental health support

Employee Assistance Programme

Wellbeing app with 24/7 virtual GP

Colleague discounts

Financial wellbeing tools

Retirement plan and life assurance

Learning and development opportunities

Cycle to Work scheme

Uniform provided

Job summary

Solent University, Southampton, invites applications for a Food Service Assistant with Sodexo, delivering high-quality dining experiences for students, staff and visitors. You will prepare counters and coffee stations, serve customers, and help maintain safety and hygiene standards in a fast-paced environment.

Join a collaborative catering team with opportunities for development, meals and uniform provided, and a supportive workplace that values reliability and excellent service.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in catering, hospitality, retail, coffee shops, restaurants, cafés or food service would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food service counters and coffee stations for service.
• Produce hot and cold drinks to brand standards.
• Serve customers in a friendly and professional manner.
• Operate tills, handle cash and process payments accurately.
• Assist with stock replenishment and stock checks.
• Maintain high standards of food safety and hygiene.
• Complete temperature checks and food safety records.
• Wash up and support kitchen operations as required.
• Ensure dining, serving and preparation areas are clean, tidy and welcoming.
• Work as part of a team to deliver an excellent customer experience.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Teamwork

Communication

Multitasking

Food safety

Tools

POS system

Job description

Solent University, Southampton, invites applications for a Food Service Assistant with Sodexo, delivering high-quality dining experiences for students, staff and visitors. You will prepare counters and coffee stations, serve customers, and help maintain safety and hygiene standards in a fast-paced environment.

Join a collaborative catering team with opportunities for development, meals and uniform provided, and a supportive workplace that values reliability and excellent service.