Food Service Assistant - with a proportion of Weekend Breakfast

Sodexo Group; Carlisle; Hybrid; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

Career development opportunities

Apprenticeships

Sodexo employee benefits package

Job summary

Sodexo Group is seeking a reliable Food Service Assistant for our Crown Bevcan site in Carlisle. This part-time role offers 21 hours per week in a 4 on, 4 off pattern, with shifts from 8am to 2pm on weekdays and 7am to 1pm on weekends.

You will support food preparation, serve breakfast, and ensure high standards of food safety and customer service. Benefits include on-site parking, career development opportunities, apprenticeships, and Sodexo employee benefits package.

Qualifications

• Previous catering, hospitality or food service experience.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good understanding of food hygiene and health & safety.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve breakfast and fresh food to a high standard.
• Deliver weekend breakfast service independently.
• Prepare and replenish the salad bar.
• Set up, clean and reset dining and service areas.
• Complete food safety, temperature and allergen checks.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene.
• Replenish vending machines and monitor stock levels.
• Complete food safety and due diligence records.
• Support sustainable waste and recycling practices.
• Deliver professional customer service.
• Follow all food safety, allergen and health & safety procedures.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Independent worker

Teamwork

Food hygiene knowledge

Education

Level 2 Food Safety qualification

Job description

Applicants must be aged 18 or over to be considered for this role due to the working environment and have cooking experience

21 hours per week
4 on, 4 off shift patterns
Weekdays 8am - 2pm and weekends 7am - 1pm
£12.94 per hour
Free onsite parking
Opportunities for career development
Apprenticeships
Plus our Sodexo employee benefits package

Food Service Assistant

Crown Bevcan, Carlisle, CA1 2TL | Part Time | 4 on, 4 off

Serve great food. Deliver exceptional service. Enjoy a work-life balance with a 4 on, 4 off shift patterns.

At Sodexo, you'll belong in a team where your work makes a real difference every day. We're looking for a reliable and customer-focused Food Service Assistant to join our corporate catering team at Crown Bevcan, Carlisle.

You'll support food preparation and service, maintain exceptional food safety and hygiene standards, and deliver an outstanding customer experience. You'll also take ownership of our weekend breakfast service, working independently to ensure everything runs smoothly.

What you'll do

• Prepare and serve breakfast and fresh food to a high standard
• Deliver weekend breakfast service independently
• Prepare and replenish the salad bar
• Set up, clean and reset dining and service areas
• Complete food safety, temperature and allergen checks
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene
• Replenish vending machines and monitor stock levels
• Complete food safety and due diligence records
• Support sustainable waste and recycling practices
• Deliver professional customer service
• Follow all food safety, allergen and health & safety procedures

What you'll bring

• Previous catering, hospitality or food service experience
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Good understanding of food hygiene and health & safety
• Strong organisation and time management skills
• Ability to remain calm during busy service periods
• High attention to detail
• A professional, reliable and flexible approach
• Physically able to carry out catering duties, including standing for extended periods and manual handling

Desirable:

• Level 2 Food Safety qualification
• Corporate or contract catering experience
• Experience completing food safety records
• Experience with stock control and vending machine replenishment

Why Sodexo?

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.
• Deliver great food and service that enhances our clients' workplace experience.

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

• Unlimited access to an online wellbeing platform
• Employee Assistance Programme, offering support for everyday issues as well as legal and financial advice
• 24/7 Virtual GP Service
• Sodexo Discounts Scheme with savings at hundreds of retailers
• Company pension
• Learning and development opportunities
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Enhanced family-friendly 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 Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers every day through our unique combination of Food Services, Facilities Management and Workplace Solutions.

We're committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader, Forces Friendly employer and supporter of Early Careers. We encourage our colleagues to get involved with our employee networks, including Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Sodexo Disability Ability Network, SoTogether, Generations and Origins.

Ready to be part of something greater?

Join our catering team and help deliver outstanding food and service every day.

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