Food Service Assistant
Sodexo, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Food Service Assistant
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Sodexo, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
- Full time
- Temporary
- Onsite working
Posted 2 days ago, 4 Nov | Get your application in today.
Closing date: Closing date not specified
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Location ref: Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Full Job Description
- Prepare, present and serve a variety of food and beverages, ensuring consistently high standards of quality and presentation.
- Deliver excellent customer service, creating a friendly and welcoming experience for everyone.
- Assist with food preparation and service, following established procedures and food safety standards.
- Serve customers at food counters, ensuring an efficient and professional service.
- Operate tills and handle customer transactions accurately.
- Replenish food displays, service counters and supplies throughout service periods.
- Maintain clean, tidy and well-stocked dining areas, tables and service stations.
- Assist with checking deliveries, including recording food temperatures and ensuring products meet quality standards.
- Monitor and record food temperatures during service, completing all required food safety documentation.
- Carry out cleaning duties across kitchen and catering areas, including equipment, work surfaces, floors, utensils and crockery.
- Follow Food Safety, Health & Safety, COSHH and hygiene procedures at all times.
- Identify and report any hazards, near misses, equipment faults or food safety concerns.
- Respond professionally to customer feedback, escalating complaints or concerns when necessary.
- Support hospitality events and special functions when required.
- Work closely with colleagues to ensure the smooth running of daily catering operations.
- Provide additional support across the catering department during busy periods or to cover colleague absences.
- Complete required training and contribute to maintaining high standards of service.
A passion for delivering excellent customer service and creating a positive experience for customers. - Basic knowledge of food hygiene and food safety practices.
- A good understanding of Health & Safety and the importance of maintaining a clean working environment.
- A friendly, approachable and professional attitude.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- The ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- A reliable, organised and proactive approach to work.
- Good attention to detail, particularly when preparing, presenting and serving food.
- The ability to follow instructions, food safety procedures and cleaning schedules.
- A flexible approach to changing priorities and supporting different catering duties.
- Good time-management skills and the ability to work efficiently during busy service periods.
- A willingness to learn and undertake relevant training.
- The ability to carry out a physically active role, including standing for extended periods, moving stock, cleaning and carrying catering equipment.
- Level 3 Supervising Food Safety qualification would be advantageous.
Why Sodexo?: Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it's a chance to be part of something greater. Belong in a company and team that values you for you. Act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions. Thrive in your own way. We also offer a range of perks, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families: - Unlimited access to an online platform offering wellbeing support
- An extensive Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or life's larger problems, including legal and financial advice, support with work or personal issues impacting your wellbeing
- Access to a 24hr virtual GP Service
- Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 across popular big-brand retailers
- Save for your future by becoming a member of the Pension Plan
- Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including a variety of learning and development tools
- Bike to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit
- Sodexo UK and Irelands enhanced benefits and leave policies A little more 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 100million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.
- Full time fixed term for 12 months
- 35 hours per week
- Monday - Friday
- £13.45 per hour
- Free parking
- Opportunities for career development
- Plus our Sodexo employee benefits package Food Service Assistant Wisbech - Full time Serve incredible food, enjoy incredible perks. Be part of a team where great service and good food come together. Explore what Sodexo can bring to the table. Step into a role where you bring energy to every shift, serving delicious meals and brightening our customers' day with every interaction. A role where you're paid to put a smile on someone's face. Feed our customers, and we'll fuel your career!
Direct job link
https://www.jobs24.co.uk/job/food-service-assistant-127692142