Mobile General Assistant / Cook

Sodexo; Lidlington; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Retention bonus

Job summary

Sodexo is seeking a mobile school catering assistant to support multiple sites in Bedfordshire and West London. You will assist with food prep, cooking and serving, while ensuring high hygiene standards.

The role requires travel between school sites and a full UK driving licence, with a 30-hour per week pattern during term time. You will work as part of a team across different catering locations, maintaining cleanliness and safety, and providing reliable service to pupils and staff.

Qualifications

• Basic cooking and food preparation skills.
• Good communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to travel between different school locations.
• Flexible to term-time pattern and 30 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation and cooking of meals for pupils and staff.
• Serve meals and provide friendly, efficient customer service.
• Support catering teams across different school sites as required.
• Keep kitchen, dining and serving areas clean and hygienic.
• Assist with food preparation, stock rotation and replenishment.
• Assist with receipt, loading and unloading of food supplies.

Skills

Food preparation

Cooking basics

Customer service

Teamwork

Reliability

Driving licence

Job description

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., ALL TRAVEL EXPENSES ARE REIMBURSED Retention BONUS for all attached mobile roles - £200 on successful completion of 12 week probation, further £300 after 52 weeks complete employment in role.
• 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.

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 to being an inclusive 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.

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.

Package Description

• £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