General Assistant

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

Job summary

A global leader in services is looking for a General Kitchen Assistant at Redhill School in Stourbridge. The role includes meal preparation, maintaining cleanliness, and adhering to food regulations. Ideal candidates should demonstrate teamwork, be organized, and communicate effectively. No unsociable hours required, with public holidays off. Competitive pay of £12.21/hr. Full training and protective uniform provided. Join us to make a difference and thrive in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Mental health and wellbeing support

Employee Assistance Programme

Free health and wellbeing app

Sodexo Discounts Scheme

Retirement Plan

Death in Service benefit

Learning and development opportunities

Cycle to Work Scheme

Volunteering Opportunities

Flexible work environment

Competitive compensation

Full training and uniform provided

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar environment is helpful but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals for school team and pupils.
• Maintain cleanliness in kitchen and serving areas.
• Support loading and unloading of deliveries.
• Observe food handling and hygiene regulations.
• Follow health and safety guidelines.
• Operate machines and equipment correctly.
• Uphold the company's reputation.

Skills

Teamwork

Organized approach

Ability to prioritize

Communication skills

Punctuality

Dependability

Job description

As General Kitchen Assistant for Sodexo at Redhill School, Junction Rd, Stourbridge DY8 1JX, 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.

What you do

• 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.

What you bring

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

What we offer

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. You’ll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we also offer a range of resources, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families:

• Unlimited access to an online platform offering mental health and wellbeing support.
• Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or larger problems where you may need additional support, including legal and financial advice, support with work related issues or personal issues such as bereavement.
• Access to a free health and wellbeing app that provides rewards for maintaining a healthy lifestyle and includes access to a 24hr virtual GP and various other services.
• The Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 (also open to friends and family) and/or the prepayment cashback card.
• Money Insights and financial benefits via the Salary Finance Platform.
• Save for your future by becoming a member of the Sodexo Retirement Plan
• A death in Service benefit for colleagues who pass away whilst employed by Sodexo
• Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including a variety of learning and development tools.
• Cycle to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit.
• Volunteering Opportunities to enable all colleagues to help support worthwhile causes in our communities.
• Flexible and dynamic work environment
• Competitive compensation
• Full training and full protective uniform supplied.

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!

Package Description

“A role that fits your life - and your family”

• £12.21 per hour
• 17.5 hours per week
• Working pattern: Monday - Friday, (11.30am - 15:00pm)
• 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. Further information will be supplied at interview stage.

About The Company

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 the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On‑Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer. We are a forces friendly employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds and identities. We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins.

We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations. We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.