General Kitchen Assistant - Solihull

Sodexo; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A premier food services company is seeking a General Kitchen Assistant in Solihull, England. In this role, you will prepare meals and maintain a clean, hygienic kitchen environment while supporting our school's food services. Ideal candidates should demonstrate teamwork and communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently. We offer flexible work hours, competitive pay, and a range of benefits focused on your well-being. Join us and contribute to a supportive team culture.

Benefits

Mental health and wellbeing support

Employee Assistance Programme

Health and wellbeing app

Sodexo Discounts Scheme

Retirement Plan

Death in Service benefit

Career development opportunities

Cycle to Work Scheme

Volunteering Opportunities

Flexible work environment

Full training and uniform provided

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar kitchen environment is helpful but not mandatory.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage pressure effectively.
• Strong communication skills for all levels.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals for school team and pupils.
• Maintain hygiene and cleanliness in kitchen.
• Assist with supply deliveries.
• Adhere to food safety regulations.
• Uphold company reputation.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Punctuality

Pressure Handling

Job description

As General Kitchen Assistant for Sodexo at Heart of England School, Gipsy Ln, Balsall Common, Solihull, CV7 7FW, you will be contributing towards the smooth running of a fast‑paced food and beverage operation. You will be responsible for showcasing what the kitchen supplies, presenting it in the most eye‑catching way possible, ensuring we are offering the best service possible. As well as this, 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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).

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.

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, 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 applications.

Package

• Package Description "A role that fits your life - and your family"
• 12.21 per hour.
• 20 hours per week.
• Working pattern: Monday - Friday, 10:45am – 14:45pm.
• Term Time only (39 week Working Contract paid over 52 weeks).
• 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.