Weekend Food Service Assistant

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

Job summary

A leading food service company in Carlisle is seeking a friendly and reliable Food Service Assistant for weekend morning shifts. You'll prepare and serve delicious foods and beverages, ensuring high standards of service while following all health and safety protocols. The ideal candidate is enthusiastic, dependable, and enjoys teamwork. Benefits include mental health support, employee assistance programs, and career development opportunities. Join us at this dynamic role to make a real impact!

Benefits

Unlimited access to well-being support

Employee Assistance Program

24-hour virtual GP Service

Sodexo Discounts Scheme

Mercer Aspire Pension Plan

Career development tools

Bike to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Ability to follow instructions and maintain high standards.
• Communicate clearly with colleagues and customers.
• Adapt to a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve food and beverages to required standards.
• Operate cashless till systems and manage stock.
• Assist in catering operations as directed.
• Attend team meetings and participate in training.
• Deliver professional customer service.

Skills

Enthusiastic and reliable

Basic computer systems usage

Teamwork

Strong interpersonal skills

Time management

Job description

• Saturday and Sunday
• 6:00am till 11:00am
• £12.21 per hour
• 10 hours per week
• Free onsite parking

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Job Introduction

Are you enthusiastic about food and enjoy creating a welcoming experience for others? Sodexo is looking for a friendly and reliable Food Service Assistant to join us on weekend mornings, helping to prepare and serve a variety of delicious foods and beverages to both our site-based and external customers. You'll play a key role in delivering excellent service, following all company policies and procedures, and ensuring every guest leaves with a smile.

What you’ll do:

• Prepare and serve food and beverages to the required standards, following all health, safety, and food safety procedures, as well as site-based marketing and merchandising requirements.
• Operate cashless till systems, manage stock, and fill or count vending machines as required.
• Assist in all areas of the catering operation as directed by the line management team.
• Attend team meetings and participate in all required training and development relevant to your role.
• Adhere to all role specifications, uniform, and standards of dress policies while delivering professional customer service.

What you’ll bring:

• Enthusiastic and reliable, with the ability to follow instructions and maintain high standards.
• Comfortable using basic computer systems or point-of-sale equipment.
• Works well as part of a team and able to communicate clearly with colleagues and customers.
• Friendly and approachable, with strong interpersonal skills.
• Well‑organised, able to manage time effectively, and adapt to a fast‑paced environment.

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 also offer a range of resources, rewards, and benefits for our colleagues and their families:

• Unlimited access to an online platform offering mental health and well‑being support.
• An Employee Assistance Program to help with everyday issues or larger problems where you may need additional support, including legal and financial advice and support with work‑related issues or personal issues such as bereavement.
• Access to a 24‑hour virtual GP Service
• The Sodexo Discounts Scheme offers great deals 24/7 (also open to friends and family).
• Save for your future by becoming a member of the Mercer Aspire Pension Plan.
• Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their careers at Sodexo, including a variety of learning and development tools.
• Bike to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit.

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today and start your journey with Sodexo!