Food Service Assistant

Independents by Sodexo; Dublin; Remote; EUR 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mental health support

Employee Assistance Programme

24hr virtual GP Service

Sodexo Discounts Scheme

Mercer Aspire Pension Plan

Bike to Work Scheme

Job summary

Sodexo in Dublin 1 is hiring a Food Service Assistant to support preparation and serving of meals and keep work areas clean and hygienic. You will interact with customers and help with stock replenishment, deliveries, and till operations.

The role requires a positive attitude, good customer service, basic food handling, and the ability to stand for long periods. Experience in hospitality is preferred.

Qualifications

• Positive attitude, professionalism, and respect for others.
• Customer service and engagement.
• Basic food-handling skills.
• Ability to stand for long periods (up to 8 hours).
• Willing to learn new skills.
• Work experience required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure hygiene maintenance of kitchen and service areas.
• Prepare, serve and replenish food from counters.
• Interact with customers in serving, retail, and dining areas.
• Assist with deliveries and replenishing stock (FIFO).
• Lead counters readiness including allergen docs, utensils, uniforms, and menus.
• Support manager/kitchen with requirements for efficient service.
• Manage till system and payments where required.
• Manage staff breaks and coverage during busy periods.
• Mentor new starters and agency relief staff onsite and ensure induction training.
• Mentor junior staff to Sodexo standards.
• Clock in/out and take scheduled breaks.

Skills

Customer service

Food handling

Stamina

Willing to learn

Work experience

Job description

• 37.5 Hours per week
• Shifts between 7am-4pm
• €14.93 per hour

Food Service Assistant - Dublin 1

Food Service Assistant at Sodexo Dublin, you’ll support the preparation and serving of our vibrant meals and ensure that all work areas are kept glistening. Your cheerful customer service skills will put a smile on people's faces and will make an impact in their everyday lives.

What you’ll do:

• Ensure hygiene maintenance of all aspects of the kitchen & service areas. Clean and sanitise equipment and workstations before, during & after service
• Help prepare, serve and replenish food from counters such as hot plates, deli bar, breakfast bars and break down stations at the end of meal periods
• Interact with customers in the serving, retail, and dining areas
• Assist with deliveries and replenishing stock (First in, first out)
• Lead the team in ensuring all counters are ready for service – allergen documents are in place, utensils & display equipment in place, staff are appropriately dressed in clean uniform with no jewellery (please reference personal hygiene policy), correct menus are on display, seating area is clean, tea station has been replenished
• Support Manager, supervisor or head chef with kitchen requirements when requested to support with an efficient service
• Mange till system in restaurant and ensure compliance with all payments where required
• Manage staff breaks with business needs in mind and ensure service counters are covered accordingly especially during busier periods
• Mentor new starters & agency relief staff in their role onsite and ensure induction training is completed before they work so they have the Sodexo knowledge
• Mentor junior members of the team to ensure they are compliant to Sodexo and business needs
• Clock in & out each day as per schedule and take contracted breaks only unless alternative agreed with site Manager

What you bring:

• Positive attitude, professionalism, and respect for others
• Customer service skills / engagement
• Basic food-handling skills – deli preparation, food presentation on plates etc
• Ability to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 8 hours)
• Willing to learn new skills
• Work experience required

What we offer:

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance tobe part of something greater. You’ll belong in a company and team that values you foryou;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 wellbeing support.
• An Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or larger problems where you may need additional support, including legal and financial advice, support with work related issues or personal issues such as bereavement.
• Access to a 24hr virtual GP Service
• The Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 (also open to friends and family).
• Save for your future by becoming a member of the Mercer Aspire Pension Plan
• Bike to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit