Food Service Assistant

Job Introduction

Serve Incredible Food, Enjoy Incredible Perks!

Are you ready to dive into a rewarding role where you can showcase your culinary skills and enjoy fantastic benefits? Join Sodexo as a Food Service Assistant at Yarm School, The Friarage Yarm TS15 9EJ, where you'll assist in efficient delivery of service to the company’s and client’s standards whilst maintaining the cleanliness and hygiene of the unit to comply with company procedures.

• Pay: £12.21 per hour **

• Hours: 20 hours per week

• Working Pattern: Monday to Friday (11am-3pm)

• Term Time? Yes!

• Location: Yarm School, The Friarage Yarm TS15 9EJ

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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 of pay every month. Further information will be supplied at interview stage.**

Why Choose Sodexo?
As part of our team, you’ll not only serve delicious meals but also enjoy a healthy work-life balance with no unsociable hours and public holidays off—including Christmas! Plus, with our equated pay system, you’ll receive equal monthly payments, making budgeting a breeze.

What You'll Do:

• Ensure all work areas, Kitchen and surfaces are clean and tidy as is practical at all times, especially at the end of the day/shift and after the service periods

• Operate cleaning equipment i.e. dishwasher within a team

• Assist with the set up, service, clearing and cleaning of function catering as requested

• Work at school events, as required, with occasional evening and weekend work

• Serve customers in a quick, polite manner ensuring good customer service at all times

• Replenish food and equipment to ensure an efficient and seamless service

• Complete any administration as requested including food temperatures, cleaning schedules, delivery temperatures, stock takes etc.

• Complete all cleaning schedules to the agreed standard

• Promote a friendly working relationship with colleagues

• Undertake training and comply with all company policies and procedures

• Raise any issues to the Head Chef or Catering Manager in a timely manner

• Report any incidents of accident, near miss, fire, loss, theft, damage, unfit food or any other irregularities

• Carry out any reasonable request by management, including food preparation

• Assist in other local units as may be necessary in an emergency.

What You Bring:

• Experience in a similar environment is a plus

• Good interpersonal skills - calm nature, excellent team player

• Enthusiastic  - Displays a natural and sustained enthusiasm and energy

• Self-Motivated -  Needs no encouragement to make things happen

• Strong but Flexible  - Always prepared to listen and consider the views of others

•  Positive -  Focuses on what CAN be done

• Personal Appearance - Recognizes importance that appearance has on the attitudes of others

• Responsible - Conscious of the consequences of action or inaction

• Conscientious  - Demonstrates a commitment to get things done on or before agreed deadlines

What We Offer:
Working with Sodexo is more than just a job; it’s an opportunity to be part of something greater. Here’s what you can expect:

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

• Employee Assistance Programme for everyday issues and additional support, including legal and financial advice.

• A free health and wellbeing app with rewards for maintaining a healthy lifestyle and access to a 24-hour virtual GP.

• The Sodexo Discounts Scheme for fantastic deals 24/7 (also available for friends and family!).

• Money insights and financial benefits through our Salary Finance Platform.

• Save for your future with the Sodexo Retirement Plan.

• Death in Service benefit for peace of mind.

• Opportunities for career growth, apprenticeships, and a variety of learning and development tools.

• Cycle to Work Scheme to help you stay fit and green.

• Volunteering opportunities to support meaningful causes in our communities.

• A flexible and dynamic work environment.

• Competitive compensation.

• Full training and protective uniform provided!

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today and join our incredible team!

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. Don’t miss your chance to make a difference!