Food Service Assistant
| Company: | Sodexo Ltd |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £12.71 - £12.71 |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Carterton, OX18 3LX |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 11 Aug 2026 |
| Closing date: | 25 Aug 2026 |
Summary
37.5 hours per week
5 out of 7 days
£12.71 per hour
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Job Description:
We are looking for a motivated and customer-focused Food Service Assistant to support our catering team in delivering a high-quality food service.
The General food service assistant supports the smooth day to day operation of a digital cafe by providing excellent customer service, preparing and serving food, maintain high standards of cleanliness.
The role involves working in a fast-paced environment, including food preparation, cleaning, customer service and use of digital ordering and payment system. The position involves early mornings, evenings, weekends .
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the preparation, cooking, and service of food in line with approved recipes and menu cycles
- Deliver friendly, efficient customer service in line with company standards
- Maintain portion control, food quality, and presentation standards
- Operate digital systems to ensure accurate and efficient transactions
- Ensure food is served and held at correct temperatures, completing required checks
- Maintain a clean, safe, and compliant FOH environment at all times
- Attend team briefings and complete required training
- Maintain high standards of personal hygiene, uniform, and PPE compliance
- Report hazards, near misses, accidents, or faulty equipment promptly
- Complete opening and closing procedures, ensuring security requirements are met
- Communicate effectively with managers, colleagues, customers, and client representatives
- Undertake any other reasonable duties as directed by management
What You’ll Need:
Essential:
Good verbal communication skills
Experience in a similar role within the service industry
Desirable:
Experience working within a military environment
Level 1 Food Safety, HSWA, and COSHH certificates
What we offer:
- On-the-job training with experienced professionals
- Fully funded apprenticeship qualifications
- Career development opportunities within Sodexo
- A friendly and supportive work environment
- Wellbeing Support – Unlimited online resources, a free health app with 24/7 virtual GP, and an Employee Assistance Programme.
- Financial Benefits – Discounts for you and your family, salary finance support, retirement plan, and a death-in-service benefit.
- Career Growth – Apprenticeships, learning tools, and development opportunities.
- Work Perks – Cycle to Work Scheme, volunteering opportunities, flexible work, full training, and a protective uniform.
Join us and be part of a companythat values its employees and offers real career growth opportunities.
Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications