Food Service Assistant

Serve Incredible Food, Enjoy Incredible Perks!

Serve Incredible Food, Enjoy Incredible Perks!

Are you ready to dive into a rewarding role where you can showcase your culinary skills and enjoy fantastic benefits?

Join Sodexo as a Food Service Assistant at The King's School, Wrexham Road, Chester, Cheshire CH4 7QL, where you'll assist the prompt and efficient delivery of lunch service, and morning snacks for our students and staff and ensuring that our dining services are to the company’s and clients standards whilst maintaining the cleanliness and hygiene of the unit to comply with company procedures.

• Pay:

  £12.41 per hour **

• Hours:

  25 hours per week

• Working Pattern: Monday - Friday

  (09:30am - 14:30pm)

• Term Time?

  Yes!

• Free onsite parking, Free meal on duty

• Check your local transport links here:

  Plan Your Journey | Traveline CH4 7QL

**Equated pay (sometimes known as spread-over pay) is a method of paying you for your contracted hours, working weeks and holiday pay spread over 12 months instead of just receiving pay during the months that you work and none during the school closures/non-working weeks. This means that you get paid equal amounts of pay every month. Further information will be supplied at interview stage.**

Why Choose Sodexo?

As part of our team, you’ll not only serve delicious meals but also enjoy a healthy work-life balance with no unsociable hours and public holidays off—including Christmas! Plus, with our equated pay system, you’ll receive equal monthly payments, making budgeting a breeze.

What You'll Do:

• Assist in the service of meals and refreshments in accordance with the menu.

• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in all catering areas.

• Help with the setup and clearing of dining areas.

• Engage positively with students and staff, promoting a welcoming dining atmosphere.

• Ensure all work areas and surfaces are clean and tidy as is practical at all times, especially at the end of the day/shift

• Adhere to all health and safety regulations and food safety standards.

• Serve customers in a quick, polite manner ensuring good customer service at all times

• Replenish food and equipment to ensure an efficient and seamless service

• Clear and clean work areas after the service periods

• Complete any administration as requested including food temperatures, cleaning schedules, delivery temperatures, stock takes etc.

• Ensure the kitchen is maintained in a clean, organized manner and all food safety and health and safety policies and procedures are followed

• Complete all cleaning schedules to the agreed standard

• Promote a friendly working relationship with colleagues

• Undertake training and comply with all company policies and procedures

• Raise any issues to the Head Chef or Catering Manager in a timely manner

• Report any incidents of accident, near miss, fire, loss, theft, damage, unfit food or any other irregularities

• Work at school events, as required, with occasional evening and weekend work

• Assist with the set up, service, clearing and cleaning of function catering as requested

• Carry out any reasonable request by management

• Assist in other local units as may be necessary in an emergency

What You Bring:

• A fantastic sense of teamwork and a dedicated, orderly approach.

• The ability to prioritise tasks, handle pressure, and communicate effectively at all levels.

• Impeccable punctuality and dependability.

• Experience in a similar environment is a plus but not a deal-breaker!

What We Offer:

Working with Sodexo is more than just a job; it’s an opportunity to be part of something greater. Here’s what you can expect:

• Unlimited access to an online platform for mental health and wellbeing support.

• Employee Assistance Programme for everyday issues and additional support, including legal and financial advice.

• A free health and wellbeing app with rewards for maintaining a healthy lifestyle and access to a 24-hour virtual GP.

• The Sodexo Discounts Scheme for fantastic deals 24/7 (also available for friends and family!).

• Money insights and financial benefits through our Salary Finance Platform.

• Save for your future with the Sodexo Retirement Plan.

• Death in Service benefit for peace of mind.

• Opportunities for career growth, apprenticeships, and a variety of learning and development tools.

• Cycle to Work Scheme to help you stay fit and green.

• Volunteering opportunities to support meaningful causes in our communities.

• A flexible and dynamic work environment.

• Competitive compensation.

• Full training and protective uniform provided!

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today and join our incredible team!

Sodexo and our clients are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Certain roles will require applicants to undergo screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (UK) and/or Disclosure Scotland (Scotland).

Note:

Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of applications. Don’t miss your chance to make a difference!

File Downloads

• HR-5933_Benefits UK Brochure V9.pdf