General Assistant

Sodexo; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 26,174,000 - 28,930,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Car parking

Job summary

Sodexo is seeking a General Assistant at HMS Nelson, Portsmouth to support day-to-day catering operations on a busy Ministry of Defence site. You will help with stock handling, deliveries, and delivering meals across the base.

The role demands flexibility, teamwork, and a customer-focused approach. Prior catering or stores experience is a plus, with training available. A clean driving licence is essential for this position.

Qualifications

• A clean driving licence is essential.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Confidence using basic computer systems.
• Good attention to detail, particularly with stock and deliveries.
• Flexible approach and willingness to support different areas.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience in catering, hospitality, stores or stock control is an advantage, training is provided.
• Military environment experience is beneficial but not essential.
• Must have been continuously resident in UK for last 3 years due to security requirements.

Responsibilities

• Deliver meals and catering supplies to different locations across the base, including ships.
• Receive, check and store deliveries, reporting discrepancies.
• Carry out weekly stock counts and maintain stock levels.
• Move stock from stores to kitchens and other areas across the site.
• Assist with ordering and replenishing stock for kitchens and stores.
• Use internal systems to support ordering and day-to-day stock needs.
• Keep stores and delivery transport clean and well maintained.
• Support in kitchens, galley and dining areas as required.
• Work flexibly across the site's three kitchens and stores based on needs.
• Build relationships with colleagues, customers and the military client.
• Follow all food safety, health & safety and site procedures.

Skills

Driving licence

Communication skills

Basic computer skills

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Teamwork

Independence

Military environment experience

Job description

• 30 hours per week
• Monday - Friday
• £12.71 per hour
• Free Car parking

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About the role:

As a General Assistant with Sodexo at HMS Nelson, Portsmouth, you'll play an important role in supporting the day-to-day catering operation on a busy Ministry of Defence site.

This is a varied, hands-on position that's about much more than working in one area. You'll help keep our kitchens and stores running smoothly, from receiving and moving stock to delivering meals across the base and supporting our catering teams when needed.

You'll join a friendly, hands-on team who enjoy working alongside the military, where flexibility and teamwork are a big part of the role.

What you’ll do:

• Deliver meals and catering supplies to different locations across the base, including ships.
• Receive, check and put away deliveries, reporting any discrepancies when required.
• Carry out weekly stock counts and help maintain accurate stock levels.
• Move stock from the stores to kitchens and other areas across the site.
• Support with ordering and replenishing stock for kitchens and stores.
• Use internal systems to support ordering and day‑day stock requirements.
• Keep stores, equipment and delivery transport clean, tidy and well maintained.
• Support within the kitchens, galley and dining areas when required.
• Work flexibly across the site's three kitchens and stores depending on operational needs.
• Build positive relationships with colleagues, customers and our military client.
• Follow all food safety, health & safety and site procedures.

What we’re looking for:

• A clean driving licence is essential.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Confidence using basic computer systems.
• Good attention to detail, particularly when handling stock and deliveries.
• A flexible approach and willingness to support different areas of the operation.
• Ability to work independently when required as well as being part of a wider team.
• Previous experience within catering, hospitality, stores, stock control or a similar environment would be an advantage, but training can be provided for the right person.
• Previous experience within a military environment would be beneficial but is not essential.
• Due to security requirements you must have been continuously resident in UK for last 3 years to apply for this position

What we offer:

Join Sodexo for more than just a job-be part of something bigger. You’ll belong, have purpose, and make an impact every day. We offer:

• Wellbeing Support - Unlimited online resources, a free health app with 24/7 virtual GP, and an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Financial Benefits - Discounts for you and your family, salary finance support, retirement plan, and a death-in-service benefit.
• Career Growth - Apprenticeships, learning tools, and development opportunities.
• Work Perks - Cycle to Work Scheme, volunteering opportunities, flexible work, full training, and a protective uniform.

Join us and thrive in your own way!

Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications