Mobile Food Service Assistant

Sodexo Group; Southampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Mobile Food Service Assistant at Oasis Academy Mayfield, where you'll serve nutritious meals in a school environment. Enjoy a supportive workplace with no late shifts or weekends while making a positive impact in the community. This role offers competitive pay and flexible hours during term time only.

Benefits

Public holidays off

Free uniform and full training

Access to employee assistance program

Exclusive discounts on retail and travel

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Full UK Driving Licence required for this position.
• Strong teamwork skills and a positive attitude.
• Dependability and great attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Serve and present food in an appealing way.
• Help prepare nutritious meals for pupils and staff.
• Keep the kitchen and service areas clean and safe.

Skills

Teamwork

Time Management

Communication

Attention to Detail

Job description

Oasis Academy Mayfield, Ashley Crescent, Southampton, SO19 9NA
Term-time only | No evenings, weekends, or public holidays.

Ready to bring a smile to someone’s lunchtime? Join Sodexo and become part of something greater.

At Sodexo, we don’t just serve food — we create experiences. As a Mobile Food Service Assistant, you’ll be the friendly face of our kitchen at Oasis Academy Mayfield, making sure every meal is not only delicious but served with care, attention, and a smile. This is your chance to thrive in a dynamic, purposeful role without sacrificing your work-life balance.

What You’ll Do:

Serve and present food in an eye-catching and appealing way.

Help prepare tasty, nutritious meals for pupils and staff.

Keep kitchen and service areas clean, safe, and fully stocked.

Support deliveries and maintain food hygiene standards.

Operate kitchen equipment safely and responsibly.

Travel to other nearby sites when needed (a full UK driving licence and vehicle required).

What You’ll Bring:

• Full UK Driving Licence required for this position and own vehicle may be required for this role as travelling to different sites as and when required will be necessary.

A positive attitude and strong teamwork skills.

Good time management and communication.

Dependability and great attention to detail.

Previous kitchen or food service experience is a plus, but not essential — training is provided!

A passion for delivering excellent service and making a difference every day.

What You’ll Get:

No unsociable hours or late shifts

Public holidays off — including Christmas!

Free uniform and full training

Competitive pay and flexible work environment.

Access to Sodexo’s Employee Assistance Programme and 24/7 wellbeing support.

Virtual GP, healthy lifestyle app, and rewards for staying active.

Exclusive discounts for you and your family on retail, travel, and more.

Cycle to Work Scheme & Retirement Savings Plan.

Volunteering and development opportunities to grow your career.

Death in Service benefit for added peace of mind.

When you join Sodexo, you join a company that truly cares. You’ll belong to a team where your work is valued, your wellbeing is supported, and your development is a priority.

So if you’re ready to make an impact where it matters most — in your community — apply today and help us serve up something special!

Important:
Sodexo and our clients are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children. This role will require background screening, including checks with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Be quick — we may close this advert early if we receive a high number of applications!

Package Description

“A role that fits your life - and your family”

• £12.60per hour
• 16hours per week
• Working pattern:Monday to Friday
• Term Time only
• This position requires and Driving Licence and access to a vehicle

ALL TRAVEL EXPENSES ARE REIMBURSED

**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.**

About the Company

About Sodexo

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day 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 tobeingan inclusive employer. We are a forces friendly employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of 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.

We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations. We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.

Clickhere to read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture.