General Assistant

Job Introduction

Job Title: General Kitchen Assistant
Location: Heart of England School, Gipsy Lane, Balsall Common, Coventry, CV7 7FW

Join Sodexo and become part of a team that makes a real difference every day. We are seeking an experienced and motivated General Kitchen Assistant to support our busy school catering operation. This role plays a key part in delivering an exceptional food service experience for pupils and staff—without the need for late nights, weekends, or public holiday work, including Christmas.

As an General Kitchen Assistant , you will contribute to the smooth and efficient running of our kitchen and service areas. From preparing and presenting food to maintaining high standards of hygiene and safety, you will help ensure we deliver a service we are proud of.

What you do:

• Assist with the preparation of high-quality meals for pupils and staff.

• Maintain clean, well-organised, and hygienic kitchen and service areas.

• Support the receiving, loading, and unloading of deliveries.

• Adhere to all food handling, hygiene, and health & safety regulations.

• Operate kitchen equipment safely and correctly.

• Represent Sodexo with professionalism, contributing to a positive team environment and service reputation.

What you bring:

• Works well as part of a team.

• Demonstrates an organised, reliable, and proactive approach to work.

• Can prioritise tasks effectively and stay calm under pressure.

• Communicates confidently and professionally with colleagues and customers.

• Has previous catering or hospitality experience (desirable but not essential).

Working with Sodexo is more than just a job—it’s an opportunity to grow, feel supported, and be part of something bigger. Alongside full training and a full protective uniform, we offer access to a range of benefits for you and your family, including:

• Unlimited access to online wellbeing and mental health support.

• Employee Assistance Programme, offering advice on legal, financial, work-related, and personal matters.

• A free wellbeing app with rewards, a 24-hour virtual GP, and additional health services.

• Sodexo Discounts Scheme—with savings available for you, your friends, and your family.

• Financial guidance and benefits via the Salary Finance Platform.

• Membership of the Sodexo Retirement Plan.

• Death in Service benefit.

• A wide variety of learning and development opportunities to support career growth.

• Cycle to Work Scheme.

• Volunteering opportunities with local and national causes.

• A flexible and dynamic working environment.

• Competitive pay and job security.

Ready to Join Us?
If you’re looking for a rewarding role where you can use your skills, grow professionally, and make a meaningful impact every day, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and be part of something greater.

Safeguarding Statement
Sodexo and our clients are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Successful applicants may be required to undergo appropriate screening, including checks with previous employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (England) and/or Disclosure Scotland (Scotland).

Please note: Sodexo reserves the right to close this vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.

Package Description

“A role that fits your life - and your family”

• £12.21 per hour
• 20 hours per week
• Working pattern: Monday - Friday, (10:45am- 14:45pm)
• Term Time only (39 week Working Contract paid over 52 weeks**
• Catering Experience required

**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.**

About the Company

About Sodexo

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer. We are a forces friendly 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 Parents & Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins.

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 run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.

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