Food Service Assistant - Weekend Breakfast
Be part of something greater.
- Job reference: SDX/TP/2106002/160038
- Location: Carlisle
- Job type: Part Time - 21 hours per week
- Salary: £12.94 per hour plus Sodexo Benefits
- Closing date: 10 August 2026
About the role
Applicants must be aged 18 or over to be considered for this role due to the working environment.
21 hours per week
4 on, 4 off shift pattern
Weekdays 8am - 2pm and weekends 7am - 1pm
£12.94 per hour
Free onsite parking
Opportunities for career development
Apprenticeships
Plus our Sodexo employee benefits package
Food Service Assistant
Crown Bevcan, Carlisle, CA1 2TL | Part Time | 4 on, 4 off
Serve great food. Deliver exceptional service. Enjoy a work-life balance with a 4 on, 4 off shift pattern.
At Sodexo, you'll belong in a team where your work makes a real difference every day. We're looking for a reliable and customer-focused Food Service Assistant to join our corporate catering team at Crown Bevcan, Carlisle.
You'll support food preparation and service, maintain exceptional food safety and hygiene standards, and deliver an outstanding customer experience. You'll also take ownership of our weekend breakfast service, working independently to ensure everything runs smoothly.
What you'll do
- Prepare and serve breakfast and fresh food to a high standard
- Deliver weekend breakfast service independently
- Prepare and replenish the salad bar
- Set up, clean and reset dining and service areas
- Complete food safety, temperature and allergen checks
- Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene
- Replenish vending machines and monitor stock levels
- Complete food safety and due diligence records
- Support sustainable waste and recycling practices
- Deliver professional customer service
- Follow all food safety, allergen and health & safety procedures
What you'll bring
- Previous catering, hospitality or food service experience
- Excellent customer service and communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Good understanding of food hygiene and health & safety
- Strong organisation and time management skills
- Ability to remain calm during busy service periods
- High attention to detail
- A professional, reliable and flexible approach
- Physically able to carry out catering duties, including standing for extended periods and manual handling
Desirable
- Level 2 Food Safety qualification
- Corporate or contract catering experience
- Experience completing food safety records
- Experience with stock control and vending machine replenishment
Why Sodexo?
Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it's a chance to be part of something greater.
- Belong in a company and team that values you for you.
- Act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions.
- Thrive in your own way.
- Deliver great food and service that enhances our clients' workplace experience.
We also offer a range of perks, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families:
- Unlimited access to an online wellbeing platform
- Employee Assistance Programme, offering support for everyday issues as well as legal and financial advice
- 24/7 Virtual GP Service
- Sodexo Discounts Scheme with savings at hundreds of retailers
- Company pension
- Learning and development opportunities
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Enhanced family-friendly and leave policies
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 Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers every day through our unique combination of Food Services, Facilities Management and Workplace Solutions.
We're committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader, Forces Friendly employer and supporter of Early Careers. We encourage our colleagues to get involved with our employee networks, including Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Sodexo Disability Ability Network, SoTogether, Generations and Origins.
Ready to be part of something greater?
Join our catering team and help deliver outstanding food and service every day
Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we receive 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.
Carlisle, United Kingdom, CA1 2TL
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