Kitchen Assistant – Growth & Training in Busy Cafe

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

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.