School Cafeteria Food Service Assistant

Sodexo Group; Hassocks; Hybrid; GBP 35,818,000 - 39,950,000; Full time

Job summary

Sodexo Group at Hurstpierpoint College in Hassocks is hiring a Food Service Assistant to help prepare and serve meals for students and staff. You will join a supportive team that values care and collaboration and aims to deliver great food every day.

The role involves basic food preparation, maintaining hygiene, and working with the catering team to support events. A DBS clearance is required and some shifts may occur outside regular hours.

Qualifications

• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate or willingness to work towards one.
• Enhanced DBS clearance.
• Experience in catering/food service is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve fresh meals on time at correct temperature.
• Assist with basic food prep and keep areas clean.
• Maintain hygiene and food safety per policy.
• Collaborate with catering team to support students.
• Assist with school events; some hours outside regular days.
• Provide friendly, professional service to students, staff and visitors.
• Support portion control and minimise food waste.
• Suggest ideas to improve service delivery.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Organisation

Customer service

Attention to detail

Education

Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Sodexo Group at Hurstpierpoint College in Hassocks is hiring a Food Service Assistant to help prepare and serve meals for students and staff. You will join a supportive team that values care and collaboration and aims to deliver great food every day.

The role involves basic food preparation, maintaining hygiene, and working with the catering team to support events. A DBS clearance is required and some shifts may occur outside regular hours.