Catering Assistant

Food Service Assistant

Trivium Packaging, Coxmoor Road, Sutton-in-Ashfield, NG17 5LA

Package Description

• £12.71 per hour
• Monday to Friday - 25 hours a week (7am till 11am)
• Free on-site parking
• Free uniform provided
• Employee rewards and recognition programme
• Contributory pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Access to employee wellbeing and reward programmes
• Training and development opportunities
• Career progression within a global organisation
• Holiday entitlement and additional benefits in line with Sodexo policies

Job Introduction

We are currently seeking a reliable and enthusiastic Food Service Assistant to join our catering team at Trivium Packaging.

This is a varied and hands-on role where you will support the daily catering operation by preparing and serving breakfast, making sandwiches and grab-and-go products, replenishing vending machines, and carrying out general kitchen duties. You will play an important role in delivering excellent customer service while maintaining the highest standards of food safety, hygiene and presentation.

Working as part of a busy team, you will help create a positive dining experience for site colleagues and visitors while ensuring the catering operation runs smoothly and efficiently.

What You'll Do

As a Food Service Assistant, your responsibilities will include:

• Cooking and serving breakfast items to customers
• Preparing sandwiches, grab-and-go products and other food items in accordance with company specifications and build cards
• Carrying out general kitchen duties including food preparation, cleaning and maintaining hygiene standards
• Ensuring all products are correctly labelled in line with Natasha's Law and company procedures
• Stocking and replenishing vending machines with food, drinks and confectionery
• Cleaning and maintaining vending machines in accordance with cleaning schedules
• Completing vending control sheets and accurately recording stock and cash takings
• Monitoring and recording food temperatures in line with HACCP requirements
• Assisting with weekly stock ordering and monthly stock takes
• Operating the EPOS till system and processing customer transactions
• Supporting all areas of the catering operation as required
• Maintaining high standards of food safety, hygiene and cleanliness
• Supporting merchandising and promotional activities within the catering operation
• Attending training sessions and team meetings as required
• Delivering excellent customer service and building positive relationships with customers and colleagues

What You'll Bring

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Experience preparing and serving breakfasts, sandwiches and other food items within a catering, hospitality or food service environment
• Basic food preparation and kitchen experience
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• A positive, flexible and team-focused attitude
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail
• Basic numeracy and cash handling skills
• The ability to work efficiently in a busy environment
• Knowledge of food safety, hygiene and HACCP requirements
• Willingness to undertake training and development opportunities
• Ability to follow company procedures and maintain high standards

Why Join Sodexo?

Working with Sodexo is more than a job – it's an opportunity to be part of something greater.

In this role you'll benefit from:

• Being part of a supportive and friendly team
• Opportunities for career progression and development
• Access to training and recognised qualifications
• A culture focused on wellbeing, inclusion and respect
• The chance to make a positive impact on the daily experience of our customers

Ready to be part of something greater?

Apply today and join Sodexo in delivering exceptional food and customer service at Trivium Packaging.

Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we receive a high volume of applications.