Food Service Assistant

Job Introduction

Four Acres is a unique site within our portfolio located in a private estate just outside Kingston Upon Thames.  Set in beautiful grounds this tranquil venue offers the perfect facilities for its residential meeting and training programmes. 

This is an exciting time to come and join the team as Four Acres has recently under gone a refurbishment within the Manor House and Conference Centre.

Working with the onsite team you will provide excellent customer service to our residential guests from preparation, presentation and service of food, beverages and vending services.

Delivering quality of life services to our clients, visitors and guest, upholding Sodexo guidelines surrounding Food Safety & Health & Safety polices and safeguard compliance and adhering to budgets.

Role Responsibility

• Assist with all aspects of the preparation of food service areas and presentation of food to the notified standard.
• Serve food and drink to customers and guests as directed.
• Assist with the replenishment of food, beverages and equipment to ensure service periods do not stop.
• Assist with hygienic cleaning of utensils and work areas after service periods.
• Assist with the implementation of cleaning schedules to agreed standards.
• Promote a friendly working relationship with colleagues.
• Promote a good company image to customers and guests by using positive customer service practices.
• To assist with the set up, service, clearing and cleaning of function catering as requested.
• To undertake occasional duties outside the normal routine but within the scope of the position and the department’s activities. To assist, as required, at special functions, some of which may occur outside normal working hours.
• To report any complaint or compliment and take action if at all possible.
• To report any incident of accident, fire, theft, loss, damage and take action as may be appropriate or possible.

The Ideal Candidate

• Good communications skills
• Experience of working in a similar industry such as food service, catering or hospitality.
• Previous food handling experience
• Ability to adhere to all health & safety practices
• Strong customer service skills
• High levels of personal hygiene and appearance

Package Description

• £11.00 per hour
• 40 hrs per week 
• Monday – Friday 
• Early and late shift available  
• Uniform provided 
• Onsite gym and pool 

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’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   

Our benefits:   

As part of our commitment to improving the quality of life and health and wellbeing for our employees we provide discounts and benefit that you can tailor to suit your needs and help you take advantage of being part of Sodexo.    

·         20 days holiday (plus bank holidays)   

·         5% pension contribution   

·         Sodexo Discounts from over 1,200 top retailers    

·         Talk – a free wellbeing support helpline for you and your family   

·         Cycle to work   

·         Life assurance