Catering Assistant

Job Introduction

As a Catering Assistant at Sodexo in King's College, Taunton , 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) 

• No previous work experience required   

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!  

  Sodexo and our Clients are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Certain roles will require applicants to undergo screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (UK) and / or Disclosure Scotland (Scotland)

Package Description

• 40 hours per week 
• £9.90 per hour
• Meal provided on duty
• Full protective uniform supplied
• Full training provided
• Frequent transport links within a short walk
• Free onsite parking 
• Sodexo discounts and rewards hub
• 24 hour GP access
• Reduced gym memberships
• Cycle to work scheme
• 50% off cinema tickets
• Unconditional support, recognition and growth opportunities

About the Company

Why choose Sodexo? 

You don’t just join Sodexo, you belong.   
What do we mean when we say belong?  
It’s simple. You create a company where everyone is respected and feels that their ideas count. You take care of the quality of life of your people. You make your workplace inclusive, encouraging people to bring their whole self to work every day. That’s our philosophy in a nutshell.   

A career at Sodexo won’t tie you down, it actively encourages your progress. The diverse range of roles we offer is truly infinite. Whatever your skills, experience or passion, you’ll be encouraged and supported to have a fulfilling career.  

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.   

We are building on our support to the Armed Forces community through the development of specific pathways within our recruitment process to support ex-forces personnel and reservists, those applying for jobs with us who meet the ideal candidate criteria for the role advertised are guaranteed to progress to the selection process.

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

Our benefits:   

As part of our commitment to improving the quality of life, health and wellbeing for our employees we provide discounts and benefits that you can tailor to suit your needs. In addition to the essentials like 20 days holidays (plus bank holidays) and pension contribution, we can help you take advantage of being part of Sodexo with benefits such as;    

• Sodexo Discounts - discounts from over 1,200 top retailers with you earning WOW Points (cashback) as you shop   
• Talk – a free wellbeing support helpline for you and your family   
• Up to three paid days each year to volunteer
• Your Lucky Number Employee Lottery (this also supports the Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation)

• Cycle to work    
• Life assurance