Catering Assistant
Be part of something greater.
- Job reference: SDX/TP/1300019/157549
- Location: St Andrews
- Job type: Full Time - 40 hours per week
- Salary: £12.71 per hour
- Closing date: 29 May 2026
About the role
Catering Assistant
St Leonards School, The Pends, St Andrews, KY16 9QJ
- 40 hours per week
- £12.71 per hour
- 5 days out of 7
- Term Time Only
About the Role
We are looking for an enthusiastic and reliable Catering Assistant to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a professional catering operation, delivering outstanding food service and customer care within a prestigious school environment.
As part of the team, you will play a key role in ensuring excellent service standards, maintaining food safety, and supporting the smooth day-to-day running of the catering operation.
What you’ll do
- Deliver excellent customer service and act as an ambassador for Sodexo, communicating professionally with customers, clients, and colleagues.
- Serve customers during busy service periods, prepare and serve food to company standards, and assist with breakfast preparation, basic cooking, and hospitality services.
- Ensure counters, displays, salad bars, and service areas are fully stocked, clean, tidy, and well presented throughout service.
- Maintain cleanliness across front of house, kitchen, wash-up, and customer areas, following cleaning schedules and hygiene standards.
- Follow all food safety, health & safety, COSHH, and company procedures, ensuring food is served safely and at the correct standards.
- Report any faulty equipment, damaged items, or food safety concerns promptly, and support operational checks, stock control, and wastage reporting.
- Work closely with the team, attend training and briefings, support site events and promotions, and carry out any additional duties as required by management.
What you’ll bring
We’re looking for someone who is:
- Has a catering background, Front of house experience and kitchen experience
- Positive, motivated, and customer-focused
- Able to work efficiently in a busy environment
- A strong team player with good communication skills
- Flexible and willing to support different areas of the operation
- Passionate about delivering high standards of service
What We Offer
Working with Sodexo offers more than just a job—you’ll be part of a supportive team with opportunities to grow.
Benefits include:
- Access to wellbeing and mental health support platforms
- Employee Assistance Programme (including legal and financial advice)
- 24/7 virtual GP access
- Discounts across major retailers for you, friends, and family
- Financial wellbeing and savings tools
- Pension scheme and life assurance
- Learning and development opportunities
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Volunteering opportunities
- Full training and uniform provided
Additional Information
Flexibility is required, including evenings, weekends, and school holiday events when needed. This role may be subject to background checks, including DBS or Disclosure Scotland clearance.
Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today
Please note: This vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications is received.
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KEY BENEFITS
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Advice and guidance
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Pension Plan
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Wellbeing support
Unlimited access to online support for your mental health, 24/7. -
Generous leave
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Discounts and savings
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Virtual GP
24-hour access to video or phone consultations for you and your family.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
At our company, we believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. Roles at Sodexo are designed to empower individuals from all backgrounds. We are committed to creating an environment that values equity and supports the growth of all employees, ensuring that everyone can contribute to and benefit from our collective success.
Social Impact
Ever since we started, we’ve had a clear purpose – to do some good in our communities through helping people. Today, that purpose is still a huge part of who we are. And every one of our colleagues helps that happen.
We’re committed to volunteering our time, resources, skills and knowledge – more than 50% of colleagues contribute to thousands of volunteer hours every year. And our Charitable Foundation has now donated over £9 million to charities and good causes across the country.
St Andrews, United Kingdom, KY16 9QJ
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