Mess Steward
Be part of something greater.
- Job reference: SDX/TP/1022707/161628
- Location: Wallingford
- Job type: Full Time - 37.5 hours per week
- Salary: £12.71 per hour
- Closing date: 08 October 2026
About the role
- 37.5 hours per week
- 5 days out of 7
- £12.71 per hour
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Join Sodexo as a Mess Steward in Wallingford and become part of a friendly team delivering a high-quality dining and hospitality experience.
This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with people, takes pride in providing excellent service and wants to be part of a supportive team. You’ll play an important role in keeping the mess running smoothly and ensuring our customers receive a welcoming and professional experience.
If you’re reliable, friendly and enjoy a varied role where every day brings something different, we’d love to hear from you.
What you’ll do:
- Keep the dining room, associated areas and delivery vehicles clean, tidy and welcoming by completing all scheduled cleaning tasks.
- Support refreshment services, functions and function preparation across other areas when required.
- Use and store cleaning equipment, machinery, materials and chemicals safely, following all relevant procedures and safe systems of work.
- Maintain excellent standards of service and communication, building positive relationships with colleagues, customers and clients.
- Report any accidents, near misses, faulty equipment or delivery issues promptly to your Line Manager, while helping to monitor stock and supplies to ensure they are replenished when needed.
What you bring:
- Previous experience working in a catering, hospitality or mess environment is preferred.
- Good communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and work well with customers and colleagues.
- Able to work independently, use your own initiative and contribute positively as part of a team.
- Strong attention to detail, with a commitment to following procedures and maintaining high standards.
- Full clean driving licence required. Experience in a military environment, leadership skills, Health & Safety or Food Safety knowledge and MS Office experience would be an advantage.
What we offer:
Working with Sodexo is more than just a job; it’s an opportunity to build a career, develop your skills and be part of a team where your work has a genuine purpose. You’ll be supported by your colleagues and have access to a wide range of benefits and opportunities to develop your career within a large, established organisation.
In addition, we offer:
- Mental health & wellbeing support
- Employee Assistance Programme providing personal, legal and financial advice
- 24/7 virtual GP access and lifestyle rewards
- Discounts for you and your family
- Financial wellbeing tools and retirement plan
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Paid volunteering day
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KEY BENEFITS
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Advice and guidance
Get help with legal, financial, personal or work issues whenever you need it. -
Pension Plan
Save effectively for your future when you join the Sodexo Pension Plan. -
Wellbeing support
Unlimited access to online support for your mental health, 24/7. -
Generous leave
For holidays, care needs or major life events, we’ll help you rest and recharge. -
Discounts and savings
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Virtual GP
24-hour access to video or phone consultations for you and your family.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
At our company, we believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. Roles at Sodexo are designed to empower individuals from all backgrounds. We are committed to creating an environment that values equity and supports the growth of all employees, ensuring that everyone can contribute to and benefit from our collective success.
Social Impact
Ever since we started, we’ve had a clear purpose – to do some good in our communities through helping people. Today, that purpose is still a huge part of who we are. And every one of our colleagues helps that happen.
We’re committed to volunteering our time, resources, skills and knowledge – more than 50% of colleagues contribute to thousands of volunteer hours every year. And our Charitable Foundation has now donated over £9 million to charities and good causes across the country.
Wallingford, United Kingdom, OX10 6AA
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