General Assistant

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

Job summary

A leading food service company is seeking a General Assistant in the United Kingdom to contribute to a fast-paced food and beverage operation. The role involves preparing meals, maintaining cleanliness, and supporting supply operations. Ideal candidates will display teamwork, punctuality, and attention to detail. Competitive compensation of £12.21 per hour for 15 hours per week, with various benefits, including a health and wellbeing app and Sodexo Discounts Scheme. Perfect for individuals who prefer a school term-time schedule.

Benefits

Unlimited access to mental health support

Employee Assistance Programme

Competitive compensation

Qualifications

• Ability to handle pressure and prioritise work.
• Experience in a similar environment is helpful but not essential.
• Impeccable punctuality and dependability are a must.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals for school teams and pupils.
• Maintain cleanliness and stock of the kitchen.
• Support supply and delivery operations.
• Observe food safety and hygiene regulations.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Job description

Overview

As General Assistant for Sodexo at King Edward VI High School, Dryden Cres, Stafford ST17 9YJ, you will be contributing towards the smooth running of a fast‑paced food and beverage operation. You will be responsible for showcasing what the kitchen supplies, presenting it in the most eye‑catching way possible, ensuring we are offering the best service possible. As well as this, you work no unsociable hours and get public holidays off—including Christmas! Join Sodexo and be part of something greater. You belong in a team where you can act with purpose and thrive in your own way.

Responsibilities

• Prepare delicious meals for our school team and pupils.
• Keep the kitchen and serving areas stocked, clean and hygienic always.
• 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.
• Always uphold the reputation of the company.

Qualifications

Have a great sense of teamwork, show that you can adopt a dedicated and orderly approach, prioritise your work, handle pressure, communicate well at all levels, display impeccable punctuality and dependability. Experience in a similar environment is helpful but not a deal breaker.

Benefits

• Unlimited access to an online platform offering mental health and wellbeing support.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Free health and wellbeing app with 24‑hr virtual GP and additional services.
• Sodexo Discounts Scheme (24/7, open to friends and family).
• Money Insights and financial benefits via the Salary Finance Platform.
• Sodexo Retirement Plan.
• Death in Service benefit.
• Learning and development tools.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Volunteering opportunities.
• Flexible and dynamic work environment.
• Competitive compensation.
• Full training and protective uniform supplied.

Package

£12.21 per hour, 15 hours per week, Monday to Friday 11am to 2pm, Term Time only (39 week Working Contract paid over 52 weeks). Equated pay (sometimes known as spread‑over pay) is a method of paying you for your contracted hours, working weeks and holiday pay spread over 12 months instead of just receiving pay during the months that you work and none during the school closures/non‑working weeks. This means that you get paid equal amounts of pay every month.

Safety and Welfare

Sodexo and our clients are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Certain roles will require applicants to undergo screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (UK) and/or Disclosure Scotland (Scotland). Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of applications.