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Food Service Assistant
Job summary
A leading services company is looking for a Food Service Assistant to support military personnel at Merville Barracks, Colchester. Responsibilities include dining area setup, serving meals, and maintaining cleanliness. No prior experience required, but strong communication and a positive attitude are essential. The role offers a supportive work environment, career development, and various financial benefits. Shifts include weekends with competitive pay at £12.21 per hour.
Benefits
Qualifications
- No experience required; helpful to have previous hospitality or food service experience.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
- Prepare dining areas for service.
- Serve meals and replenish food stations.
- Provide courteous service to military personnel.
- Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in work areas.
- Assist with special events and functions.
- Work closely with the team.
Skills
- 1 year Fixed-term Maternity Cover
- 35 hours per week
- 5 working days out of 7 including weekends
- Shifts between Mon - Fri - 06:30am - 08:30pm Sat-Sun 06:30am - 06:15pm
- £12.21 per hour
- Free Car parking
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As a Food Service Assistant with Sodexo at Merville Barracks, Circular Road South, Colchester, CO2 7UT. You'll play an important role in supporting military personnel on a Ministry of Defence base. Your day‑to‑day interactions will directly impact the experience of those serving, ensuring they have a positive and efficient dining experience.
- Dining Area Setup: Prepare dining areas, functions, and meeting spaces before service to ensure smooth and efficient operations.
- Food Service & Replenishment: Serve meals and replenish food stations as needed, ensuring everything is available and properly maintained throughout service.
- Customer Interaction: Provide professional and courteous service to military personnel in dining, retail, and other areas.
- Cleaning & Hygiene: Maintain cleanliness and hygiene by regularly sanitizing workstations, equipment, and dining areas in line with health and safety standards.
- Event Support: Assist with special events and functions, ensuring all aspects of service run smoothly and efficiently.
- Teamwork: Work closely with your team to ensure all tasks are completed efficiently and to the highest standard.
- Professionalism and Respect: A positive attitude, strong communication skills, and respect for others in all interactions.
- No Experience Required: Previous hospitality or food service experience is helpful but not required. A willingness to learn and adapt is key.
- Reliability & Flexibility: Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing needs.
- On-the-job training with experienced professionals
- Fully funded apprenticeship qualifications
- Career development opportunities within Sodexo
- A friendly and supportive work environment
- Wellbeing Support - Unlimited online resources, a free health app with 24/7 virtual GP, and an Employee Assistance Programme.
- Financial Benefits - Discounts for you and your family, salary finance support, retirement plan, and a death-in-service benefit.
- Career Growth - Apprenticeships, learning tools, and development opportunities.
- Work Perks - Cycle to Work Scheme, volunteering opportunities, flexible work, full training, and a protective uniform.
Join us and be part of a company that values its employees and offers real career growth opportunities.
* The salary benchmark is based on the target salaries of market leaders in their relevant sectors. It is intended to serve as a guide to help Premium Members assess open positions and to help in salary negotiations. The salary benchmark is not provided directly by the company, which could be significantly higher or lower.