Inflight Catering Assistant

Job Introduction

As an Aircraft Catering assistant at Sodexo in RAF Brize Norton, Carterton, you're a real people person with excellent communication skills, Mainly customer facing, you'll interact with our Armed forces personnel every day, improving quality of life for all that you meet. 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’ll do: 

• Loading and unloading of catering onto aircrafts.
• Preparing catering items to be loaded onto aircrafts.
• Driving on the airfield.
• Working in a fast paced environment as part of a team.
• Marshalling of the high lift 
• Liaising with military personnel.
• Support with both front and back of house operations, No two days will be the same. 
• Support any enquiries or requests within the food and beverage areas
• Assist with the cleaning operation for these areas
• Support with any admin required and ensure all checklists and compliance is completed everyday
• Interact with military personnel in regards to operational catering.

What you bring: 

• Driving Licence required
• Positive attitude, professionalism and respect for others 
• Basic food-handling skills - desirable 
• No previous experience required

What we offer:

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. You’ll belong in 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. In addition, we also offer a range of resources, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families:

• 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, support with work related issues 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 24hr 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 whilst employed by Sodexo
• Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including apprenticeships and a variety of learning and development tools.
• Cycle to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit.
• Volunteering Opportunities to enable all colleagues to help support worthwhile causes in our communities.
• Flexible and dynamic work environment  
• Competitive compensation  
• Full training and full protective uniform supplied  

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!  

Package Description

• 37.5 hours per week
• Shift Pattern: 2 days, 2 nights, 4 off
• From £11.44 per hour (hourly rate increases for nights)
• Days 11:00-19:30 / Nights 19:00-07:30
• Free onsite car parking
• Access to ongoing training and development programs 
• Countless opportunities to grow within the company 

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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.

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