Food Service Assistant
Be part of something greater.
- Job reference: SDX/TP/1022707/156748
- Location: Kent
- Job type: Full Time - 29 hours per week
- Salary: £14.80 per hour plus Sodexo Benefits
- Closing date: 27 May 2026
About the role
- 29 hours per week
- Monday - Thursday 07:15 till 13:45
- Fridays 07:00 till 12:30
- £14.80 per hour
- Free on-site parking
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Join Sodexo as a Food Service Assistant and become part of a team dedicated to delivering high-quality catering services in a professional and welcoming environment. In this role, you will support the day-to-day running of onsite catering operations, including cleaning, washing up, stock rotation, and the preparation, presentation, and service of food and beverages in line with company and client standards. You will also assist, when required, with filling, cleaning, and maintaining vending machines to ensure they meet Sodexo and client expectations.
What You'll Do:
- Support all aspects of food preparation, presentation, service, and maintaining cleanliness to company standards
- Deliver excellent customer service, including taking orders, serving at the counter, and operating the till (including cash handling)
- Maintain high hygiene standards by cleaning equipment, surfaces, kitchen and dining areas, and ensuring floors and service areas are safe and tidy
- Manage stock and service areas, including replenishing counters, rotating stock, preparing for service, and maintaining vending machines
- Work as part of the team by attending training, supporting ad-hoc functions, covering duties as needed, and reporting any issues, incidents, or customer feedback promptly
What You Bring:
- Food Safety certification with a strong understanding of food hygiene standards
- Previous experience in a customer service role, ideally within a catering environment
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with customers, clients, and colleagues
- Strong awareness of standards and compliance requirements
- Reliable, professional, and committed to maintaining high-quality service standards
What we offer:
Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. You’ll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we offer:
- Mental health & wellbeing support
- Employee Assistance Programme for personal, legal, and financial advice
- 24/7 virtual GP & lifestyle rewards
- Discounts for you & family
- Financial tools & retirement plan
- Cycle to Work & Paid volunteering day
Apply today, and be part of something bigger!
Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications
KEY BENEFITS
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Advice and guidance
Get help with legal, financial, personal or work issues whenever you need it. -
Pension Plan
Save effectively for your future when you join the Sodexo Pension Plan. -
Wellbeing support
Unlimited access to online support for your mental health, 24/7. -
Generous leave
For holidays, care needs or major life events, we’ll help you rest and recharge. -
Discounts and savings
Enjoy great deals from leading retailers and use our Bike to Work scheme -
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.
Kent, United Kingdom, DA8 2AD
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