Mobile General Assistant

Independents by Sodexo; Greater London, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; Remote; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mental health support

Health app access

Salary finance

Retirement plan

Cycle to work

Volunteer opportunities

Uniform provided

Travel expenses reimbursed

Job summary

Sodexo is recruiting for a Mobile General Assistant / Cook to cover school catering sites across Bedfordshire and West London. The role involves travelling between sites, assisting with meal prep, cooking, service and hygiene. You will support teams, maintain high standards, and travel with your own vehicle as required.

The position requires flexibility, reliability and the ability to work independently or as part of a team. Term-time pattern with driving between locations is essential.

Qualifications

• Previous catering/kitchen or food service experience is desirable.
• Basic cooking and food preparation skills.
• Positive, flexible, can-do attitude.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Driving licence

Food preparation

Customer service

Teamwork

Flexibility

Job description

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.

In addition, we offer a range of resources, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families:

• 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.

• Death in Service benefit.

• 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.

Why Sodexo?

“Term-time roles. Full-time progression”

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

ALL TRAVEL EXPENSES ARE REIMBURSED Retention BONUS for all attached mobile roles – £200 on successful completion 12 week probation, further £300 after 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.**