Catering Assistant

Job Introduction

“Belong in a Team and Thrive in Service”

• Pay: £12.60 per hour

• Hours: 40 hours per week

• Working Pattern: 5 out of 6 (Monday to Saturday)

• Term Time? Yes

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Equated pay (sometimes known as spread-over pay) is a method of paying you for your contracted hours, working weeks, and holiday pay spread over 12 months instead of just receiving pay during the months that you work and none during the school closures/non-working weeks. This means that you get paid equal amounts every month. Further information will be supplied at the interview stage.

As a Catering Assistant for Sodexo at Hurstpierpoint College, 'Hurst Street', Hassocks, West Sussex, BN6 9JS, you will contribute towards the smooth running of a fast-paced food and beverage operation. you will contribute towards the smooth running of a fast-paced food and beverage operation. You will be responsible for showcasing what the kitchen supplies, presenting it in the most eye-catching way possible, and ensuring we offer the best service possible. 

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 Do:

• Prepare delicious meals for our school team and pupils.

• Keep the kitchen and serving areas stocked, clean, and hygienic at all times.

• Ensure you are working to maintain and deliver a quality service according to set work schedules and procedures

• Undertake the monitoring of quality control systems e.g. job sign off sheets and schedules

• Ensure all aspects of the preparation of food service areas and presentation of food is to the notified standard.

• Attend the daily service briefing.

• Implement cleaning schedules to agreed standards

• Ensure you are in the correct uniform and promote a good company image

• Promotion of a good company image to customers and guests by using positive service practices

• Ensure all front and back of house food storage and equipment are kept clean, hygienic, and maintained.

• Work in a safe way and follow the 3 checks for safety and are completing Near Miss cards

• Assist with setting up and serving for hospitality catering.
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What You Bring:

• Experience in Food services and Hospitality.

• A great sense of teamwork.

• A dedicated and orderly approach.

• Basic food handling skills are preferred, however not essential.

• The ability to prioritize your work, handle pressure, and communicate well at all levels.

• Impeccable punctuality and dependability.

• ** Please note you will have to have access to your own transportation to work at this site as there is NO public transport available to take you direct to site**

What We Offer:

• Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. You’ll belong to 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.

• Unlimited access to an online platform offering mental health and wellbeing support.

• Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or larger problems where you may need additional support, including legal and financial advice and support with work-related or personal issues such as bereavement.

• Access to a free health and wellbeing app that provides rewards for maintaining a healthy lifestyle and includes access to a 24-hour virtual GP and various other services.

• The Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 (also open to friends and family) and/or the prepayment cashback card.

• Money insights and financial benefits via the Salary Finance Platform.

• Save for your future by becoming a member of the Sodexo Retirement Plan.

• A death in service benefit for colleagues who pass away while employed by Sodexo.

• Opportunities for growth and success throughout your career at Sodexo, including a variety of learning and development tools.

• Cycle to Work Scheme to help colleagues contribute to the environment while keeping fit.

• Volunteering opportunities to enable all colleagues to support worthwhile causes in our communities.

• A flexible and dynamic work environment.

• Competitive compensation.

• 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).

Note: Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of applications.