General Catering Assistant

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

Job summary

A leading facilities management company in Bristol is seeking a General Catering Assistant to prepare meals for pupils and maintain hygiene in the kitchen. Responsibilities include meal preparation, keeping areas clean, and following health regulations. Ideal candidates will have strong teamwork and communication skills. This is a part-time role with competitive pay and benefits.

Benefits

Mental health and wellbeing support

Employee Assistance Programme

Health and wellbeing app

Sodexo Discounts Scheme

Retirement Plan

Volunteering Opportunities

Cycle to Work Scheme

Full training provided

Competitive compensation

Qualifications

• Great sense of teamwork is essential.
• Show a dedicated and orderly approach.
• Ability to prioritize work and handle pressure.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals for school team and pupils.
• Keep kitchen areas stocked, clean and hygienic.
• Observe food handling and hygiene regulations.

Skills

Teamwork

Orderly approach

Prioritization skills

Pressure handling

Communication skills

Punctuality

Dependability

Education

Experience in a similar environment

Job description

Overview

As General Catering Assistant for Sodexo at Stoke Bishop C of E Primary School, Cedar Park, Bristol BS9 1BW, you will contribute to the smooth running of a fast-paced food and beverage operation. You will be responsible for showcasing what the kitchen supplies, presenting it in an eye-catching way, ensuring we are offering the best service possible. 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!

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 are in receipt of a high number of application

Package Description

• £12.21 per hour
• 18 hours per week
• Working pattern: Monday - Friday (10-25am - 2pm)
• Term Time only (39 week Working Contract paid over 52 weeks)

Further information about pay type is provided at interview.

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. We are the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, operating in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through 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 diverse 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.

Click here to read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture.