Kitchen Assistant

Sodexo; City Of London; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food services company is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to join their team in London. The role includes food preparation, maintaining kitchen hygiene, and supporting deliveries. Ideal candidates should have teamwork skills and the ability to communicate effectively. This position offers £13.88 per hour, full training, and access to numerous employee benefits including mental health support and career growth opportunities.

Benefits

Mental health and wellbeing support

Employee Assistance Programme

Health and wellbeing app

Sodexo Discounts Scheme

Career growth opportunities

Cycle to Work Scheme

Death in Service benefit

Qualifications

• Ability to prioritise tasks, handle pressure, and communicate effectively at all levels.
• Experience in a similar environment is a plus but not a deal-breaker.
• Enhanced DBS Clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and presentation of food services.
• Maintain stocked, clean, and hygienic kitchen and serving areas.
• Support the loading and unloading of supply and delivery vehicles.
• Observe food handling and hygiene regulations and follow health and safety guidelines.
• Operate all machines and equipment correctly.

Skills

Teamwork

Effective communication

Punctuality

Personal hygiene standards

Job description

Overview

Are you ready to dive into a rewarding role where you can showcase your culinary skills and enjoy fantastic benefits? Join Sodexo as a Kitchen Assistant at Lady Eleanor Holles Hanworth Road, Hampton, Middlesex TW12 3HF, where you'll play a vital role in our fast-paced food and beverage operation.

Pay: £13.88 per hour. Hours: 34.4 hours per week. Working Pattern: Monday to Friday. Term Time? Yes. Access to swimming pool at specific times, parking on site and great team.

Note: 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.

What You'll Do

• Cook Up a Storm: Assist in the preparation and presentation of food services.
• Keep It Clean: Maintain stocked, clean, and hygienic kitchen and serving areas.
• Team Player: Support the loading and unloading of supply and delivery vehicles.
• Safety First: Observe food handling and hygiene regulations and follow health and safety guidelines.
• Be the Best: Operate all machines and equipment correctly, upholding our company’s stellar reputation.
• Be a front line ambassador of Sodexo, and project a welcoming, efficient and professional attitude to our customers at all times, with a pleasant and polite personality.

What You Bring

• A fantastic sense of teamwork and a dedicated, orderly approach.
• The ability to prioritise tasks, handle pressure, and communicate effectively at all levels.
• Impeccable punctuality and dependability.
• High Team Ethic and working principles.
• High Standards of Personal Hygiene.
• Enhanced DBS Clearance.
• Experience in a similar environment is a plus but not a deal-breaker.

What We Offer

• Unlimited access to an online platform for mental health and wellbeing support.
• Employee Assistance Programme for everyday issues and additional support, including legal and financial advice.
• A free health and wellbeing app with rewards for maintaining a healthy lifestyle and access to a 24-hour virtual GP.
• The Sodexo Discounts Scheme for fantastic deals 24/7 (also available for friends and family!).
• Money insights and financial benefits through our Salary Finance Platform.
• Save for your future with the Sodexo Retirement Plan.
• Death in Service benefit for peace of mind.
• Opportunities for career growth, apprenticeships, and a variety of learning and development tools.
• Cycle to Work Scheme to help you stay fit and green.
• Volunteering opportunities to support meaningful causes in our communities.
• A flexible and dynamic work environment.
• Competitive compensation.
• Full training and protective uniform provided.

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today and join our incredible team!

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. Don’t miss your chance to make a difference!