General Assistant / Food Service Assistant

Sodexo; Sevenoaks; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing support

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Cycle to Work scheme

Staff discounts

Job summary

Sodexo is recruiting a General Assistant / Food Service Assistant at Sevenoaks School in Kent. You will help present and serve food, keep kitchens and dining areas clean, and support deliveries while upholding hygiene standards and safety.

The role emphasizes teamwork, customer service, and adherence to the company’s hygiene procedures. DBS clearance and food hygiene awareness are important requirements.

Qualifications

• Previous catering experience is required or preferred.
• Customer service skills are essential to interact with staff and visitors.
• High standards of personal hygiene and safe food handling practices.
• Strong teamwork and a positive working ethic.
• Enhanced DBS clearance is required.
• Food hygiene qualifications are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation and serving of food and beverages.
• Maintain clean, safe and hygienic kitchen and dining areas.
• Replenish food displays and service counters as required.
• Support deliveries and store supplies appropriately.
• Follow food hygiene, health and safety procedures.
• Provide a friendly and helpful service to customers, colleagues or visitors.
• Clean equipment and areas according to the cleaning rota.
• Assist with preparation and presentation of food, following recipes and allergen information.

Skills

Previous Catering Experience

Customer Service Skills

High Standards of Personal Hygiene

High Team Ethic

Enhanced DBS Clearance

Food Hygiene Qualifications

Job description

Looking for a role with a great work-life balance? Join Sodexo as a General Assistant / Food Service Assistant at Sevenoaks School, Kent TN13 1HU and be part of a team that takes pride in delivering high-quality food and service in a welcoming environment. This is a great opportunity to work in a friendly setting where your contribution helps create a positive experience for everyone who visits the site. About the Role As a Food Service Assistant / General Assistant, you'll assist in the presentation of food services, maintaining a high standard of service and hygiene. From preparing and serving food to keeping the kitchen and dining areas clean and organised, you'll help ensure everything runs smoothly. You'll work as part of a supportive team delivering great service while maintaining high standards of hygiene and safety.

• Assist with the preparation and serving of food and beverages
• Maintain clean, safe and hygienic kitchen and dining areas
• Replenish food displays and service counters as required
• Support deliveries and store supplies appropriately
• Follow food hygiene, health and safety procedures
• Provide a friendly and helpful service to customers, colleagues or visitors
• Undertake all aspects in the cleaning of equipment - walls (up to 6ft), floors, fixtures and fittings, to the companies' standard according to the cleaning rota as required and directed
• Assist as directed, with all aspects of preparation and presentation of food to the company's standards, utilising recipes from the central system and to have full knowledge of all allergen information prior to service.
• Accept deliveries, recording necessary temperatures and putting away as set out by safeguard and your line manager.
• Be a front line ambassador of Sodexo, and to project a welcoming, efficient and professional attitude to our customers at all times.
• Previous Catering Experience
• Enhanced DBS Clearance
• High Team Ethic and working principles
• High Standards of Personal Hygiene
• Desirable
• Food Hygiene Qualifications
• Customer Service Skills
• 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. 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). Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of applications.