Mobile General Assistant

Sodexo; Bedford; Presencial; GBP 16.000 - 23.000; A tiempo parcial

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Mental health support

Assistance Programme

Health app

Discount scheme

Salary Insights

Retirement Plan

Learning & development

Cycle to Work

Volunteering

Flexible working

Competitive pay

Uniform provided

Descripción de la vacante

As a Mobile General Assistant / Cook for Sodexo, you will travel between school sites across Bedfordshire and West London, delivering essential catering support and maintain high standards of food preparation, service and cleanliness.

This role is 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday, term-time only (39 weeks, paid over 52). A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential, with £14.00 per hour and travel expenses reimbursed.

Formación

• Previous experience in a catering, kitchen or food service environment is desirable.
• Basic cooking and food preparation skills.
• The ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Good communication and organisational skills.
• The ability to prioritise tasks and adapt to changing demands.
• Reliability, punctuality and a strong work ethic.
• A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle are essential for this mobile position.

Responsabilidades

• Assist with the preparation and cooking of meals for pupils and school staff.
• Serve meals and provide friendly, efficient customer service.
• Support catering teams across different school sites, depending on operational requirements.
• Keep kitchen, dining and serving areas clean, tidy and hygienic.
• Assist with food preparation, stock rotation and replenishment.
• Support the receipt, loading and unloading of food supplies and deliveries where required.
• Follow food hygiene, food safety and health and safety regulations at all times.
• Ensure kitchen equipment and machinery are used safely and correctly.
• Work collaboratively with different catering teams and adapt to the needs of each site.
• Uphold Sodexo's standards and reputation at all times.

Conocimientos

Positive attitude

Catering/food service experience

Cooking basics

Teamwork & independence

Communication & organisation

Task prioritisation

Reliability & punctuality

Willing to travel

Driving licence

Descripción del empleo

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£14.00 Per Hour(mileage expenses: first 10.000 miles per miles 0.45pence miles, after it will be 0.25 pence per mile)

Working Hours:

30 hours per week

Location:

Multi-site Mobile Role (covering London, Bedfordshire and Buckinghamshire).

Closing Date:

20/11/2026

Job Category:

Catering Staff

Package Description

• £14 per hour
• 30 hours per week
• Working pattern: Monday - Friday
• Term Time only (39week Working Contract paid over 52 weeks)**
• This position requires and Driving Licence and access to a vehicle

ALL TRAVEL EXPENSES ARE REIMBURSEDRetention BONUSfor all attached mobile roles–£200on successful completion of 12 week probation, further£300after 52 weeks complete employment in role.

**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.**

Job Introduction

As a Mobile General Assistant / Cook for Sodexo, covering our school catering sites across Bedfordshire and West London, you will play an important role in supporting the smooth running of our school catering operations.

This is a varied and hands-on position where no two days will necessarily be the same. You will travel between different school sites, providing essential catering support and helping teams maintain a high standard of food preparation, service and cleanliness.

Your duties will vary depending on the needs of each site and may include food preparation, basic cooking, serving meals to pupils and staff, cleaning and maintaining kitchen areas, and supporting the wider catering team wherever needed.

You will need to be flexible, reliable and happy to adapt to different working environments, stepping in to support colleagues and ensure each site operates smoothly.

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.

What you do

• Assist with the preparation and cooking of meals for pupils and school staff.
• Serve meals and provide friendly, efficient customer service.
• Support catering teams across different school sites, depending on operational requirements.
• Keep kitchen, dining and serving areas clean, tidy and hygienic.
• Assist with food preparation, stock rotation and replenishment.
• Support the receipt, loading and unloading of food supplies and deliveries where required.
• Follow food hygiene, food safety and health and safety regulations at all times.
• Ensure kitchen equipment and machinery are used safely and correctly.
• Work collaboratively with different catering teams and adapt to the needs of each site.
• Uphold Sodexo's standards and reputation at all times.

What you bring

• A positive, flexible and can-do attitude.
• Previous experience in a catering, kitchen or food service environment is desirable.
• Basic cooking and food preparation skills.
• The ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Good communication and organisational skills.
• The ability to prioritise tasks and adapt to changing demands.
• Reliability, punctuality and a strong work ethic.
• A willingness to travel between different school locations.
• A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle are essential for this mobile position

What we offer

• 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.
• Unlimited access to an online platform offering mental health and wellbeing support.
• Employee Assistance Programme, including legal, financial and personal support.
• Access to a free health and wellbeing app, including a 24-hour virtual GP.
• Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering savings for colleagues, friends and family.
• Money Insights and financial benefits via the Salary Finance Platform.
• Access to the Sodexo Retirement Plan.
• Learning and development opportunities.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Volunteering opportunities.
• Flexible and dynamic working environment.
• Competitive compensation.
• Full training and protective uniform supplied.

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 (DBS) in England and Wales and/or Disclosure Scotland in Scotland.

Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of applications.

About The Company

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.

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