Food Service Assistant
Be part of something greater.
- Job reference: SDX/TP/1658112/163151
- Location: Port Sunlight R&D, CH63 3JW
- Job type: Full Time - 34 hours per week
- Salary: £13.45 per hour plus Sodexo Benefits
- Closing date: 30 October 2026
About the role
Food Service Assistant
Location: Unilever Port Sunlight R&D, Bebington, CH63 3JW
Pay: £13.45 per hour
Hours: 34 hours per week
Working pattern: Monday–Thursday, 09:00–14:30; Friday, 10:30–14:30
Contract: Permanent
Serve great food. Make someone’s day.
As a Food Service Assistant with Sodexo at Unilever Port Sunlight R&D, you’ll help deliver a friendly, welcoming catering service. From preparing and serving food to keeping service areas clean and well stocked, your contribution will help colleagues enjoy their breaks and keep the service running smoothly.
If you enjoy helping people and working as part of a team, we’d love to hear from you.
What you’ll do
Support the preparation and presentation of food and refreshments.
Serve customers politely and efficiently, helping create a positive dining experience.
Keep catering and dining areas clean, tidy and ready for service.
Replenish food, drinks and service supplies as needed.
Assist with washing up and cleaning catering equipment.
Follow food hygiene, allergen and health and safety procedures.
Work closely with your colleagues to support the daily catering service.
What you bring
A friendly, helpful approach and good customer service skills.
The ability to work well in a team and follow instructions.
A reliable approach and good attention to detail.
A willingness to learn and support different tasks.
An understanding of the importance of cleanliness and food hygiene.
No specific qualifications or driving licence are required.
A little more about Sodexo
At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.
We are committed to being an inclusive employer. We are a forces friendly employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds and identities. We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, SoTogether, Generations and Origins.
We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations. We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.
Click here to read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture.
Ready to be part of something greater?
Belong in a team, thrive in service.
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.
Port Sunlight R&D, CH63 3JW, United Kingdom
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