Casual Catering Assistant

Job Introduction

As a Catering Assistant at Sodexo in {insert location}, you are also a helping pair hands and a good mood motivator. This role includes the preparation and serving of our vibrant menu and ensuring all working areas are kept clean and tidy. Your cheerful customer service puts a smile on people's faces and makes an impact in their everyday lives. Join Sodexo and be part of something greater. You belong in a team where you can act with purpose and thrive in your own way.    

What you’ll do: 

• Assist in setup and serving of hot and/or cold foods from counters and steamtables 

• Clean and sanitize equipment and workstations 

• Reads recipes and/or product directions and estimate food requirements 

• Serve and replenish food from counters and steam table and break down stations at the end of meal periods 

• Interacts with customers in the serving, retail, and dining areas   

What you bring: 

• Positive attitude, professionalism and respect for others 

• Basic food-handling skills 

• Ability to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 8 hours) 

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: 

• Flexible and dynamic work environment 

• Competitive compensation 

• Access to ongoing training and development programs 

• Countless opportunities to grow within the company 

• Full training and full protective uniform supplied  ​

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today! 

Role Responsibility

Supporting the Patient services and Kitchen team to supply high quality meals to the Patients and staff of the hospital. Ensuring all areas are kept clean and tidy and all relevent compliance is adhered to and completed. To complete food preparation to a high standard under the guidance of the Head Chef and Patient services supervisors.

The Ideal Candidate

A flexible individual who enjoys working as part of a team. Someone with catering skills but who is willing to learn more from our friendly hard working team.

Package Description

We are a 365 days of the year operation. Supplying food to the Patients and staff of Birmingham Children's Hospital. We have a variety of 7.5 hour shifts, The Sodexo benefits package is available with this role. Free hot drinks are available during the day.

There is no onsite parking, but we are located in the city centre close to all major travel networks.

About the Company

About Sodexo 

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday 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 100 million 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 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 Working Parents, Sodexo Disability, So together, generations and origins.  We have also launched Be Heard which is an employee network designed to bring black colleagues together (virtually) to bring about positive change.

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.

Click here to read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture.