Kitchen Assistant

Independents by Sodexo; West Oxfordshire; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-the-job training

Fully funded apprenticeship

Career development opportunities

Wellbeing Support

Salary finance support

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts for you and your family

Retirement plan

Death-in-service benefit

Cycle to Work Scheme

Flexible work

Uniform provided

Job summary

Sodexo is hiring a Kitchen Assistant at RAF Brize Norton, Carterton to support a digital café and takeaway service for personnel. You will assist with food prep from wraps to pizzas, maintain high hygiene, and help deliver timely service.

You'll work in a fast-paced kitchen, learn from qualified chefs, and access fully funded apprenticeship qualifications. Sodexo offers wellbeing resources, discounts, retirement plans, and career growth within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Team player with positive attitude.
• Able to work in a busy kitchen environment.
• Good attention to detail and cleanliness.
• Previous experience welcome; full training provided.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation and presentation of food and beverages in line with hygiene and safety standards.
• Serve pre-ordered food and drinks to customers in a friendly and professional manner.
• Maintain cleanliness in kitchen, serving areas, and dining spaces.
• Support chefs and kitchen staff with basic food preparation tasks adhering to strict recipe cards and production methods.
• Ensure all utensils, dishes, and equipment are washed and stored correctly.
• Follow food safety regulations, including proper storage and handling of food items.
• Monitor stock levels and report shortages to supervisors.
• Assist with deliveries, including unpacking and storing supplies.
• Provide excellent customer service and respond to customer queries or requests.
• Adhere to company policies, health & safety regulations, and cleanliness standards.

Skills

Team player

Kitchen environment

Attention to detail

Customer service

Job description

• 37.5 hours per week
• 5 out of 7 days
• £12.71 per hour
• Sodexo Rewards

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Job Description:

We are looking for a motivated and customer-focused Kitchen Assistant to support our catering team in delivering a high-quality food service in our new digital offer food outlet, offering a takeaway service for all personnel at RAF Brize Norton, Carterton.

Day to day you will be supporting the chef, performing essential food preparation from wraps to pizzas and with our new state of the art ovens, whilst maintaining strict hygiene standards. Working in a fast-paced environment Customer service is key. A friendly, professional demeanour. Attentive listening and quick resolution of issues with a proactive approach to exceeding customer expectations to ensure the digital café runs efficiency with food safety and amazing customer experience at the forefront.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with the preparation and presentation of food and beverages in line with hygiene and safety standards
• Serve pre-ordered food and drinks to customers in a friendly and professional manner
• Maintain cleanliness in kitchen, serving areas, and dining spaces at all times
• Support chefs and kitchen staff with basic food preparation tasks adhering to strict recipe cards and production methods
• Ensure all utensils, dishes, and equipment are washed and stored correctly
• Follow food safety regulations, including proper storage and handling of food items
• Monitor stock levels and report shortages to supervisors
• Assist with deliveries, including unpacking and storing supplies
• Provide excellent customer service and respond to customer queries or requests
• Adhere to company policies, health & safety regulations, and cleanliness standards

What We’re Looking For:

• A team player with a positive attitude.
• Ability to work in a busy kitchen environment.
• Good attention to detail and cleanliness.
• Previous experience is a plus, but not essential – full training provided!

What we offer:

• On-the-job training with experienced professionals
• Fully funded apprenticeship qualifications
• Career development opportunities within Sodexo
• A friendly and supportive work environment
• Wellbeing Support – Unlimited online resources, a free health app with 24/7 virtual GP, and an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Financial Benefits – Discounts for you and your family, salary finance support, retirement plan, and a death-in-service benefit.
• Career Growth – Apprenticeships, learning tools, and development opportunities.
• Work Perks – Cycle to Work Scheme, volunteering opportunities, flexible work, full training, and a protective uniform.

Join us and be part of a company that values its employees and offers real career growth opportunities.

Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications