Food Service Assistant
| Company: | Sodexo Ltd |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £13.45 to £13.45 an hour |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Edinburgh, EH99 1SP |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 14 Sept 2026 |
| Closing date: | 28 Sept 2026 |
Summary
- 37.5 hours per week
- 5 days out of 7
- £13.45 per hour
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Are you passionate aboutdelivering great customer service and enjoy working as part of a friendly team?We're looking for a Food Service Assistant to join us in Edinburgh, whereyou'll play an important role in creating a welcoming dining experience for ourcustomers.
In this role, you'll support theRestaurant Supervisor in delivering the highest standards of food and beveragepreparation, presentation and service, ensuring everything meets companystandards and contract requirements. If you're enthusiastic, reliable and enjoyworking in a fast-paced environment, we'd love to hear from you!
What you'll do:
- Maintain high standards of health & safety, hygiene, cleanliness and compliance with company, client and statutory procedures.
- Support food preparation, presentation and service, ensuring dietary requirements and allergen procedures are followed.
- Serve food and beverages, including barista-made coffees, while providing excellent customer service.
- Assist with service setup, replenishment of stock, clearing, cleaning and maintaining catering areas to agreed standards.
- Support daily operations including till duties, cash handling, stock checks and special functions when required.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues, complete training, follow company policies and support wider team needs as required.
What you bring:
- Strong communication and customer service skills with a friendly and professional approach.
- Previous food handling experience, ideally within a food service, catering or hospitality environment.
- Ability to follow health & safety procedures and maintain high standards of compliance.
- High standards of personal hygiene, appearance and attention to detail.
- Basic food hygiene certification and experience working in a standards-driven environment are desirable.
What we offer:
Working with Sodexo is more thanjust a job – it's an opportunity to be part of something bigger. You'll join ateam that values your contribution, supports your development, and empowers youto make a positive impact every day. In addition, we offer:
• Mental health and wellbeingsupport
• Employee Assistance Programmeproviding personal, legal, and financial advice
• 24/7 virtual GP access andlifestyle rewards
• Discounts for you and yourfamily
• Financial wellbeing tools andretirement planning support
• Cycle to Work scheme and a paidVolunteering Day
Join Sodexo as a Food ServiceAssistant in the heart of Edinburgh’s Old Town and help deliver great food andservice in a welcoming environment. Be part of a team that creates positiveexperiences for customers and guests every day!