Catering Assistant

Sodexo Ltd; Abingdon (VA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Parking

Employee Assistance Programme

24/7 virtual GP

Discounts for you & family

Financial tools & retirement plan

Job summary

Dalton Barracks in Abingdon, Oxfordshire, is looking for a friendly Catering Assistant to join a busy catering team and support front-of-house and kitchen operations.

You’ll deliver excellent service, prepare simple foods, maintain hygiene, and use our digital ordering system. Full training is provided; 30 hours per week, £12.71 per hour, with free parking and a range of benefits through Sodexo.

Qualifications

• Positive, can-do attitude and willingness to work in a team.
• Comfortable in a busy, fast-paced environment.
• Confident using technology or willing to learn digital ordering systems.
• Professional when handling customer queries or complaints.

Responsibilities

• Providing excellent customer service and creating a welcoming experience for customers.
• Serving food and drinks while ensuring high standards of presentation.
• Using our digital ordering and ticketing system to process customer orders accurately.
• Preparing simple food items, including sandwiches and wraps.
• Supporting the kitchen team with food preparation and kitchen porter duties.
• Washing dishes, cleaning work areas and maintaining excellent hygiene standards.
• Restocking supplies and ensuring food is stored safely following stock rotation procedures.
• Assisting with setting up and clearing down food service areas.
• Following all food safety, health & safety and hygiene procedures.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Technology literacy

Food handling

Job description

30 Hours - Early - 06:30 - 12:30, Middle - 09:00 - 15:00, Late - 15:00 - 21:00

However, you may be required to work hours outside of these according to business needs.

£12.71 per hour

Free Parking

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Job Introduction

We're looking for a friendly and enthusiastic

Catering Assistant to join our busy catering team at

Dalton Barracks,

Abingdon, OX13 6JB. This is a varied role where no two days are the same. You'll support both our front-of-house and kitchen operations, helping to deliver excellent food and customer service in a fast-paced environment.

Whether you're serving customers, preparing fresh food, or keeping the kitchen running smoothly, you'll play an important part in creating a positive dining experience. Full training will be provided, making this a great opportunity for someone with customer service experience looking to build a career in catering.

Key Responsibilities:

• Providing excellent customer service and creating a welcoming experience for customers.
• Serving food and drinks while ensuring high standards of presentation.
• Using our digital ordering and ticketing system to process customer orders accurately.
• Preparing simple food items, including sandwiches and wraps.
• Supporting the kitchen team with food preparation and kitchen porter duties.
• Washing dishes, cleaning work areas and maintaining excellent hygiene standards.
• Restocking supplies and ensuring food is stored safely following stock rotation procedures.
• Assisting with setting up and clearing down food service areas.
• Following all food safety, health & safety and hygiene procedures.

What We’re Looking For:

• A positive, can-do attitude and willingness to work as part of a team.
• Comfortable working in a busy, fast-paced environment.
• Confidence using technology or willingness to learn digital ordering systems.
• The ability to remain professional when handling customer queries or complaints.

What we offer:

Workingwith Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance tobe part of somethinggreater.You’ll belong in a company and team that values youforyou;you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everydayactions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we offer:

• Employee Assistance Programme for personal, legal, and financial advice
• 24/7 virtual GP & lifestyle rewards
• Discounts for you & family
• Financial tools & retirement plan

Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications