Retail and Cafes Assistant
| Company: | Sodexo Ltd |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £12.71 to £12.71 an hour |
| Hours: | Part-time |
| Location: | Portsmouth, PO1 3HH |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 9 Oct 2026 |
| Closing date: | 23 Oct 2026 |
Summary
22 hours per week
5 out of 7 per week
5 shifts a week covering early, mid and late shifts.
Various shifts earliest start of 06:45 and latest finish of 15:45
£12.71 per hour
10% discount on Costcutter shop on site
Free car parking
Reduced cost use of gym on site
Subsidised food available on site
Access to Historic Dockyard at FMSP Portsmouth
Families Day and other special events on site
Sodexo rewards and benefits
Discounts at Sodexo partner brands
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Job Description:
Retail and Cafes Assistant – Sodexo | HM Naval Base, Portsmouth
Join ourteam at Sodexo as aRetail Assistantand play a key role in keepingour convenience store running smoothly! Whether you're looking foryourfirst jobor bringingretail experience, we’d love to hearfrom you.
Thiscustomer-facingrolegives you the chance to interact daily withArmed Forcespersonnel, making a real difference in their day. At Sodexo, you’ll be part ofsomething greater—working withpurposeandgrowing in your ownway.
What You’ll Do:
- Serve customers with a friendly, professional approach
- Operate tills and handle transactions efficiently
- Manage stock, including receiving deliveries, restocking, and rotation
- Support promotions and loyalty programs
- Maintain store cleanliness and uphold hygiene standards
- Ensure responsible retailing by verifying ID for restricted items
What You Bring:
- Must be18 or overto sell restricted items
- Retail experience? Great! No experience? We’ll provide full training.
- Sales awareness – contribute to store performance and cost control
- Product knowledge – understand what we sell and how it benefits customers
- Digital know-how – use store systems and applications confidently
- Customer-first attitude – spot selling opportunities and adapt to their needs
- A flexible mindset – thrive in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment
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.
Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications
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