Food Service Assistant
Be part of something greater.
- Job reference: SDX/TP/1141780/160883
- Location: Speke, Liverpool
- Job type: Full Time - 35 hours per week
- Salary: £14.42 per hour plus Sodexo Benefits
- Closing date: 03 September 2026
About the role
Job Title: Food Service Assistant
Location: Speke, Liverpool
Contract: Permanent – Full Time 35 hours per week
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday 7:00am to 2:00pm
Rate of Pay: £14.42 per hour
About the role
We are looking for a friendly, reliable and customer-focused Food Service Assistant to join our catering team at Elanco AH in Speke.
You’ll play an important part in delivering a high-quality food service, helping with food preparation, serving customers and ensuring the kitchen and service areas are kept clean, safe and well organised.
This is a varied, hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys working as part of a team and providing excellent customer service in a busy catering environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with the preparation and presentation of food for the restaurant, hospitality and special functions.
- Serve meals and beverages to customers during service.
- Provide a friendly, professional and efficient service.
- Operate tills accurately and handle customer transactions securely.
- Keep kitchen, counter, storage and service areas clean and tidy.
- Operate the dishwasher and support the smooth flow of clean crockery and equipment.
- Help maintain vending machines, including cleanliness and stock levels.
- Complete required food temperature and wastage records.
- Follow all food hygiene, Health & Safety, COSHH and site procedures.
What We’re Looking For
You’ll be someone who takes pride in delivering a great service and works well with both customers and colleagues.
Ideally, you will have:
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Previous experience working in a busy catering or food service environment.
- Experience of cash handling and operating tills.
- The ability to work independently when required.
- A positive approach to teamwork.
- A good understanding of the importance of food hygiene, cleanliness and Health & Safety.
If you have catering experience, enjoy working with people and are looking for your next opportunity within a professional workplace catering environment, we’d be pleased to hear from you.
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 a range of resources, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families.
About Sodexo
At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all. We are a global leader in services that improve Quality of Life, operating in 55 countries and serving over 100 million consumers each day. We believe in creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.
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.
Speke, Liverpool, United Kingdom, L24 9LN
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