General Assistant

Sodexo; Lidlington; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing support

Employee Assistance Programme

Wellbeing app

Colleague discounts

Retirement plan

Life assurance

Learning and development

Volunteering initiatives

Cycle to Work scheme

Uniform provided

Full training

Job summary

Sodexo is seeking a General Assistant to support a busy school food service operation. You’ll help prepare and serve meals, assist with lunchtime service, and keep kitchens and dining areas clean and safe. You’ll also transport prepared food between sites using the site van and support a cooperative catering team.

Role involves working 39 weeks per year with training provided. Sodexo emphasises wellbeing programmes, employee assistance, discounts, and opportunities for development within a

Qualifications

• Experience in catering or food service is helpful but not essential; full training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Serve food to pupils and support a friendly lunchtime service.
• Clear and clean crockery, trays and dining areas after lunch.
• Assist with basic food preparation and help the kitchen meet daily service requirements.
• Deliver prepared food to another school using the site van.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, hygiene and food safety.
• Support the wider catering team to ensure smooth running of the service.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Organisation

Attention to detail

Prioritisation

Reliability

Job description

As a General Assistant, you'll support the day-to-day running of a busy school food service operation. You'll help prepare and serve food, support lunchtime service and ensure the kitchen and dining areas are kept clean, safe and organised. You'll work as part of a supportive team delivering great service while maintaining high standards of hygiene and safety. What You’ll Do

• Serving food to pupils and supporting a friendly, welcoming lunchtime service.
• Clearing and cleaning crockery, trays and dining areas after lunch.
• Assisting with basic food preparation and helping the kitchen team meet daily service requirements.
• Delivering prepared food to another school using the site van.
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness, hygiene and food safety.
• Supporting the wider catering team to ensure the smooth running of the service.
  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
  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., This role works 39 weeks per year. Your salary will be paid in equal monthly instalments across 12 months, meaning you receive consistent pay throughout the year, including during school closure periods. Further details will be provided during the interview process. Sodexo and our clients are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Certain roles will require applicants to undergo appropriate screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).