FSA

Job Introduction

About the role

At Sodexo we are passionate about food and we believe that good food really has the power to bring everyone together!

We put our dedication to fabulous food in the spotlight to showcase what our talented team can do, and we are looking for Food Service Assistant to join us in The Deanery CE Academy.

You’ll make sure that our students feel like they are at home by preparing and serving fresh, delicious, home cooked meals through the day! You’ll be a vital part of our amazing team and you'll help ensure that our kitchen and service areas are always kept glistening!

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)

Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications.

A few things about you

We want you to bring your strong communication skills and your keen attention to detail with you when you join us! 

With a focus on customer service, you’ll put our students at the heart of everything you do, always ensuring to deliver an excellent service! Being a team player is also key - after all there is no ‘I’ in team.

It doesn’t matter if you’ve never worked as a Food Service Assistant before but what does matter to us is taking pride in what you do. A willingness to learn and develop new skills is a bonus too!

There will be great opportunities to grow and progress your career with Sodexo and we will support you throughout your journey with us!

Role Responsibility

 JOB DESCRIPTION

Title:                                       Food Service Assistant

Place of Work:                          Kitchen and Food Services Area under the control of Sodexo Limited.

Scope and General Purpose:        To ensure the prompt and efficient preparation and service of all meals to the company’s standard and to the client’s satisfaction and maintaining the cleanliness and hygiene of the Unit to the required standard.    

Hours of Work:                         As per staff rota or with variations in accordance with Contract of Employment.

Responsible to:                         Catering Manager

Liases with:                              Catering staff

KEY TASKS

1. To be totally responsible for the preparation and presentation of all meals service at the required times and to the required standard as detailed on the menu, ensuring quantities and portions are as per specification

1. To ensure that the Company and Statutory Regulations pertaining to the safe and hygienic operation of the kitchen areas are adhered to by all members of staff and visitors in the absence of management.

1. To assist the management when required with planning menus, rotas, orders, and receiving, checking and storing deliveries as requested. To complete the recipe on line planner and recipe cards for all main meals.

    

2. To assist in organising theme days / promotions

    

3. To ensure all work areas and surfaces areas clean and tidy as is practical at all times, especially at the end of the day/shift.

    

    

4. To take all necessary steps to ensure maximum security of the kitchen, store and office when on duty.

    

5. To assist with the cleaning down of the kitchen and premises as per cleaning rota

    

6. To assist the Management to monitor the performance of staff and provide training and coaching as necessary.

    

7. To carry out any reasonable request by management or client.

    

8. To be responsible for completing the temperature & delivery records

    

    

    

INFREQUENT DUTIES

1. To organise and prepare any special functions which may sometimes be outside of normal working hours.

    

2. To report and where possible take action about customer and client complaints or compliments.

    

3. To report and where possible take action for any incidents of accident, fire, loss, theft, damage, unfit food, or any other irregularities when on duty.

    

4. To attend meetings and training courses as may be necessary from time to time.

    

    

    

    

In Schools and Colleges with children and/or young persons on site:

Sodexo and the School/College are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants/employees must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Criminal Records Bureau.

It is the post holder’s responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young persons for whom s/he is responsible, or with whom s/he comes into contact.  S/he will adhere to and ensure compliance with the school/college and Sodexo’s Child Protection Policy Statement at all times.

If in the course of carrying out the duties of the post the post holder becomes aware of any actual or potential risk to the safety or welfare of children or young persons in the establishment, s/he must report any concerns to their line manager or to his/her superior immediately

Package Description

• 20 hours per week
• £9.50 per hour
• Monday - Friday
• Term Time ONLY
• Full protective uniform supplied
• Full training provided
• Frequent transport links within a short walk
• Many employee benefits, rewards and recognition.

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