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Sodexo Ltd; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Full training

Uniform provided

Mental health support

Employee assistance program

Discounts & benefits

Career progression

Cycle to work

Job summary

Sodexo is seeking two Casual Food Service Assistants to support busy catering operations. You will help prepare and serve meals, maintain cleanliness, and assist with events, ensuring a high standard of hygiene and customer service.

The role requires previous catering or hospitality experience, a proactive approach, and the ability to work well in a team and independently as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience in catering, hospitality or customer service.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to multitask in a busy setting.
• Excellent customer service with a friendly, professional manner.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Support the smooth day-to-day running of catering services.
• Organise and oversee daily tasks, maintain high standards of service and cleanliness.
• Prepare and serve food while following food safety regulations.
• Assist with hospitality events, including setup, service and clear-down.
• Ensure food service areas are safe, clean and welcoming for pupils, staff and visitors.
• Monitor health and safety, food safety and temperature records.

Skills

Catering experience

Customer service

Teamwork

Organisational skills

Job description

Position: Casual Food Service Assistant x 2 positions

Fixed Term Role

About the Role

As a Assistant, you’ll support the day-to-day running of a busy food service operation. From preparing and serving food to keeping the kitchen and dining areas clean and organised, you’ll help ensure everything runs smoothly.

You’ll work as part of a supportive team delivering great service while maintaining high standards of hygiene and safety.

What You Will Do

• Support the smooth day-to-day running of catering services at
• Organise and oversee daily tasks, ensuring high standards of service, presentation and cleanliness are maintained.
• Prepare and serve food while adhering to food safety and hygiene regulations.
• Assist with hospitality events, including set-up, service and clear-down.
• Ensure all food service areas are safe, clean and welcoming for pupils, staff and visitors.
• Monitor and complete required health and safety, food safety and temperature records.
• Support colleagues across different catering areas as needed, helping to deliver an exceptional customer experience.
• Promote a positive and professional environment while leading by example.

What You Bring

• Previous experience in a catering, hospitality or customer service environment.
• A positive, proactive and hands-on approach to work.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a busy setting.
• Excellent customer service skills with a friendly and professional manner.
• The ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.
• A commitment to maintaining high standards of food safety, hygiene and health & safety.
• A reliable, self-motivated and hardworking attitude.
• Flexibility and a willingness to support different areas of the catering operation when required.
• A passion for delivering a high-quality service and creating a positive experience for every customer.

What We Offer:

• A dynamic and supportive work environment
• Competitive salary and benefits
• Full training and protective uniform provided
• Unlimited access to mental health and wellbeing support
• Employee Assistance Programme for legal, financial, and personal support
• Discounts, cashback schemes, and financial benefits
• Career progression, learning opportunities, and apprenticeships
• Cycle to Work Scheme and volunteering opportunities

At Sodexo, we believe everyone deserves a place to belong. This isn’t just a job it’s a chance to be part of something bigger. If you’re ready to lead with passion and cook with purpose, we want to hear from you!

Note: Sodexo and our clients are committed to safeguarding children. All roles require pre-employment screening, including DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) and past employer checks.

Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of applicants