General Kitchen Assistant

Sodexo; Balsall Common; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading service provider in England is seeking a General Kitchen Assistant to assist with meal preparation and maintain hygiene in the kitchen. The ideal candidate will communicate effectively with colleagues and prioritize tasks well. This part-time role involves working Monday to Friday, offering pay of £12.21 per hour with additional benefits including well-being support and a retirement plan.

Benefits

Unlimited online wellbeing support

Employee Assistance Programme

Free wellbeing app

Sodexo Discounts Scheme

Financial guidance

Retirement Plan membership

Death in Service benefit

Learning and development opportunities

Cycle to Work Scheme

Volunteering opportunities

Flexible working environment

Competitive pay and job security

Qualifications

• Ability to prioritize tasks effectively and stay calm under pressure.
• Confident communication skills with colleagues and customers.
• Catering or hospitality experience is desirable but not essential.
• Demonstrates an organized and proactive approach.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation of high-quality meals.
• Maintain clean and hygienic kitchen areas.
• Support delivery operations effectively.
• Adhere to food handling and health regulations.
• Operate kitchen equipment safely.

Skills

Prioritizing tasks

Confident communication

Catering or hospitality experience

Organizational skills

Job description

General Kitchen Assistant – Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation of high-quality meals for pupils and staff.
• Maintain clean, well‑organised, and hygienic kitchen and service areas.
• Support the receiving, loading and unloading of deliveries.
• Adhere to all food handling, hygiene and health & safety regulations.
• Operate kitchen equipment safely and correctly.
• Represent Sodexo with professionalism, contributing to a positive team environment and service reputation.

What Qualifications & Personal Skills Are Needed?

• Can prioritise tasks effectively and stay calm under pressure.
• Communicates confidently and professionally with colleagues and customers.
• Has previous catering or hospitality experience (desirable but not essential).
• Demonstrates an organised, reliable and proactive approach to work.

About Sodexo

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone. We are the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, operating in 55 countries and 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 and encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and identities.

Working with Sodexo is more than just a job – it’s an opportunity to grow, feel supported and be part of something bigger. Alongside full training and a full protective uniform, we offer a range of benefits for you and your family, including:

• Unlimited access to online wellbeing and mental health support.
• Employee Assistance Programme, offering advice on legal, financial, work‑related and personal matters.
• A free wellbeing app with rewards, a 24‑hour virtual GP and additional health services.
• Sodexo Discounts Scheme – savings available for you, your friends and your family.
• Financial guidance and benefits via the Salary Finance Platform.
• Membership of the Sodexo Retirement Plan.
• Death in Service benefit.
• A wide variety of learning and development opportunities to support career growth.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Volunteering opportunities with local and national causes.
• A flexible and dynamic working environment.
• Competitive pay and job security.

Pay, Hours & Contract

• £12.21 per hour.
• 20 hours per week.
• Working pattern: Monday‑Friday, 10:45 am – 2:45 pm.
• Term time only (39‑week working contract paid over 52 weeks).
• Catering experience required.

Equated Pay Explanation

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.

Safeguarding Statement

Sodexo and our clients are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Successful applicants may be required to undergo appropriate screening, including checks with previous employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (England) and/or Disclosure Scotland (Scotland). Please note: Sodexo reserves the right to close this vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.