Food Service Assistant: Early Shifts, Customer Focus

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

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.