Food Service Assistant Part Time

Sodexo; Sheet; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform provided

Safety shoes provided

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Sodexo is hiring a Food Service Assistant at Churcher's College Senior School in Petersfield. This part-time role (15 hours per week) runs Monday to Friday, 11:30am–2:30pm, with a £13.60 per hour pay and uniform/safety shoes provided.

You will support daily food service operations, maintain hygiene standards, and help deliver quality service in a welcoming environment. The role offers a great work-life balance, full training, and a friendly team to work with.

Qualifications

• Positive and reliable attitude.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Good organisation and attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a busy environment and prioritise tasks.
• Previous catering or food service experience is helpful but not essential, as full training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation and serving of food and beverages
• Maintain clean, safe and hygienic kitchen and dining areas
• Undertake the monitoring of quality control systems e.g. job sign off sheets and schedules
• Replenish food displays and service counters as required
• Support deliveries and store supplies appropriately
• Follow food hygiene, health and safety procedures
• Provide a friendly and helpful service to customers, colleagues or visitors
• Ensure all front and back of house food storage and equipment are kept clean, hygienic and maintained

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Organisation

Attention to detail

Job description

Location: Churcher's College Senior School, Ramshill, Petersfield, Hants.GU31 4QG

Pay: £13.60 per hour

Hours: 15 hours per week

Working Pattern: Monday-Friday, (11.30am to 2.30pm)

Uniform and Safety shoes provided

Contract: Permanent, Part Time

A role that fits around your life

Looking for a role with a great work-life balance? Join Sodexo as a Food Service Assistant at Churcher's College Senior School and be part of a team that takes pride in delivering high-quality food and service in a welcoming environment.

This is a great opportunity to work in a friendly setting where your contribution helps create a positive experience for everyone who visits the site.

About the Role

As a Food Service Assistant, you'll support the day-to-day running of a busy food service operation. From preparing and serving food to keeping the kitchen and dining areas clean and organised, you'll help ensure everything runs smoothly.

You'll work as part of a supportive team delivering great service while maintaining high standards of hygiene and safety.

What You'll Do

Assist with the preparation and serving of food and beverages

Maintain clean, safe and hygienic kitchen and dining areas

Undertake the monitoring of quality control systems e.g. job sign off sheets and schedules

Replenish food displays and service counters as required

Support deliveries and store supplies appropriately

Follow food hygiene, health and safety procedures

Provide a friendly and helpful service to customers, colleagues or visitors

Ensure all aspects of the preparation of food service areas and presentation of food is to the notified standard.

Work either front facing serving pupils and staff or in the dishwash room throughout lunch service

Ensure you attend the daily service briefing if serving on the counter

Ensure you are working in a safe way and follow the 3 checks for safety and are completing Near Miss cards

Ensure all front and back of house food storage and equipment are kept clean, hygienic and maintained

What We're Looking For

A positive and reliable attitude

Strong teamwork and communication skills

Good organisation and attention to detail

Ability to work in a busy environment and prioritise tasks

Previous catering or food service experience is helpful but not essential, as full training will be provided

What We Offer

Working with Sodexo is more than a job - it's a chance to be part of a team where you're valued and supported. We're committed to helping our colleagues grow, feel well and succeed.

You'll have access to wellbeing and mental health support, an Employee Assistance Programme for everyday advice and guidance, and a wellbeing app with rewards for healthy living and access to a 24/7 virtual GP.

We also offer colleague discounts for you, your friends and family, financial wellbeing tools, a retirement plan and life assurance. Alongside competitive pay, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities, volunteering initiatives, a Cycle to Work scheme, and a supportive working environment - with full training and uniform provided.

Sodexo and our clients are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Certain roles will require applicants to undertake appropriate screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of applications.

Ready to be part of something greater?

competitive base salary + standby payment for covering weekends