General Kitchen Assistant

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

Job summary

A leading food service provider is seeking a General Kitchen Assistant to join their team at a school in Rochester, Kent. Responsibilities include meal preparation, maintaining kitchen hygiene, and supporting delivery processes. The ideal candidate should possess teamwork skills and be able to work under pressure. The role offers £12.21 per hour for 17.5 hours per week during term time, with benefits including training and wellbeing support.

Benefits

Mental health support

Employee Assistance Programme

Health and wellbeing app

Sodexo Discounts Scheme

Retirement Plan

Death in Service benefit

Learning and development tools

Cycle to Work Scheme

Volunteering opportunities

Flexible work environment

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar kitchen environment is helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals for the school team and pupils.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen.
• Support loading and unloading of deliveries.
• Follow food handling and safety regulations.

Skills

Teamwork

Time management

Food handling

Communication

Job description

Overview

As General Kitchen Assistant for Sodexo at St Williams of Perth Primary School, Cannon Close, Rochester, Kent, ME1 3EN, you will contribute to the smooth running of a fast-paced food and beverage operation. You will showcase what the kitchen supplies and help ensure we offer the best service possible. You will work regular hours with time off on public holidays, including Christmas.

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.
• Have a great sense of teamwork.
• Adopt a dedicated and orderly approach.
• Prioritise your work, handle pressure, and communicate well at all levels.
• Demonstrate impeccable punctuality and dependability.
• Experience in a similar environment is helpful but not a deal breaker.

Safeguarding and screening

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).

About Sodexo

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday 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 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.

People, opportunities and benefits

• Unlimited access to an online platform offering mental health and wellbeing support.
• Employee Assistance Programme for everyday issues or larger problems, including legal and financial advice, support with work-related issues, or personal issues such as bereavement.
• Access to a free health and wellbeing app with rewards for maintaining a healthy lifestyle and a 24-hour virtual GP.
• The Sodexo Discounts Scheme, with deals 24/7 (open to friends and family) and 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.
• Death in Service benefit for colleagues who pass away while employed by Sodexo.
• Opportunities to grow and succeed through learning and development tools.
• Cycle to Work Scheme to help colleagues help the environment while staying fit.
• Volunteering opportunities to support worthwhile causes in our communities.
• Flexible and dynamic work environment.
• Competitive compensation.
• Full training and full protective uniform provided.

Role details

• £12.21 per hour
• 17.5 hours per week
• Working pattern: Monday - Friday 10:00–13:30
• Term Time only (39-week contract paid over 52 weeks)
• Equated pay (spread-over pay) paid monthly across 12 months; further information at interview