Food Service Assistant
Be part of something greater.
- Job reference: SDX/TP/1022707/157784
- Location: New Mills
- Job type: Part Time - 27.5 hours per week
- Salary: £12.71 per hour
- Closing date: 21 June 2026
About the role
- 27.5 hours per week
- 5 days out of 7
- 08:00am till 2:00pm
- £12.71 per hour
- Free onsite parking
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Join Sodexo as a Casual Food Service Assistant at Swizzels and be part of a team delivering excellent customer service in a fast-paced and supportive environment. You will play an important role in maintaining the quality and hygiene of the food cycle, from goods receipt through to service delivery, while ensuring full compliance with Sodexo standards and all relevant food hygiene, Health & Safety, and Environmental regulations.
What you’ll do:
- Prepare, cook, present, and serve food for breakfast, vending, and hospitality services to a consistently high standard
- Ensure food preparation, production, and presentation comply with company procedures and Sodexo standards at all times
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organised working environment across kitchen, counter, storage areas, and equipment
- Comply fully with food hygiene, Health & Safety, Environmental regulations, and complete all required documentation accurately
- Manage food quality and hygiene throughout the full food cycle, from delivery and storage to service, including stock rotation (FIFO)
- Support smooth service delivery by working flexibly across areas, engaging with customers professionally, and contributing to team briefings and continuous improvement
What you bring:
- A recognised catering qualification and valid food safety certificate
- Passion for delivering high-quality food to a consistently high standard
- Previous experience working in a busy kitchen or catering environment
- Strong communication skills with a clear customer-focused approach
- Good understanding of and commitment to health, safety, and hygiene standards
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively as part of a team
- Proactive mindset, with the confidence to ask questions, clarify understanding, and support a strong safety-first culture
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
Join Sodexo as a Food Service Assistant and take pride in delivering excellent customer service, supporting the preparation and service of high-quality food, and helping to maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming dining environment across the site every day!
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.
New Mills, United Kingdom, SK22 3HA
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