General Catering Assistant Barista

Sodexo; England; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering service provider in the United Kingdom seeks a General Catering Assistant Barista to provide exceptional customer service at Wellington College. The role involves operating café equipment, preparing the counter, and adhering to food safety standards. Ideal candidates should have good communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Competitive pay and numerous benefits are offered.

Benefits

Unlimited access to mental health support

Employee Assistance Programme

Access to health and wellbeing app

Sodexo Discounts Scheme

Retirement Plan membership

Death in service benefit

Opportunities for growth and success

Cycle to Work Scheme

Volunteering opportunities

Full training and protective uniform

Qualifications

• Ability to work on own initiative and follow instruction.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to demonstrate attention to detail and adherence to standards.
• Organised and works well as part of a small but busy team.

Responsibilities

• Assist in all aspects of the preparation of counter and café area.
• Operate equipment within the café as part of daily duties.
• Handle cash/credit card transactions according to legislation.
• Maintain standards of food safety and hygiene.

Skills

Good verbal and written communication skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work on own initiative

Teamwork

Tools

Coffee machine

Epos till system

Dishwasher

Job description

“Belong in a Team and Thrive in Service”

Pay: £11.20 - £12.21 per hour

Hours: 40 hours per week

Working Pattern: 5 days out of 7 (shift pattern will be discussed at interview)

Term Time Only

Location: Wellington College, Dukes Ride, Crowthorne, Berkshire, RG45 7PU. Check your local transport links here: Plan Your Journey | Traveline

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 every month. Further information will be supplied at the interview stage.

As a General Catering Assistant Barista for Sodexo at Wellington College, Dukes Ride, Crowthorne, Berkshire, RG45 7PU, you will deliver exceptional customer service and build long‑term relationships with colleagues, customers, and visitors. You will assist in all aspects of the preparation of counter and café area for both core feeding and retail.

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.

Responsibilities

• Assist in all aspects of the preparation of counter and café area for both core feeding and retail.
• Operate the coffee machine, Panini machine, blenders, dishwasher, and any other equipment within the café as part of daily duties.
• Operate the Epos till system, handling of cash/credit card transactions according to legislation and any other requirements.
• Assist with the hygienic cleaning of counter, main social area in line with all health and food safety requirements, following set cleaning schedule.
• Deal with customer queries or requests in a polite and professional manner.
• Undertake occasional duties outside the normal routine but within the scope of the position and the department’s activities.
• Promote good working relationships with colleagues.
• Report any complaints or compliments and take action if at all possible.
• Report any incident of accident, fire, theft, loss, or damage and take action as may be appropriate.
• Attend meetings and courses, as required.
• Maintain standards of food safety and hygiene according to legislation and any other statutory requirements.
• Comply with statutory and company requirements.

Qualifications

Essential

• Ability to work on own initiative and follow instruction.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to demonstrate attention to detail and adherence to standards.
• Organised and works well as part of a small but busy team.

Desirable

• Previous experience working in a similar environment.
• Food Hygiene, Health & Safety qualification.

Benefits

• 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 and support with work‑related 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 24‑hour 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 while employed by Sodexo.
• Opportunities for growth and success throughout your career at Sodexo, including a variety of learning and development tools.
• Cycle to Work Scheme to help colleagues contribute to the environment while keeping fit.
• Volunteering opportunities to enable all colleagues to support worthwhile causes in our communities.
• A 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).

Note: Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of applications.