General Assistant, Sodexo, UK

Do you have responsibilities that mean you can only work during school hours? Do you need a role where you are off over the school holidays? If so, we’d love you to join our team as a General Assistant at Sodexo in Hunton Primary School-Maidstone.

This role is within our school’s catering division. We’re fully committed to providing high-quality, nutritious, fresh, and sustainable food for our younger generation and to supporting a healthy diet. 

This is an opportunity to positively influence people daily, support the growth of your team, and advance your own career with a leading global services company.

Join Sodexo and be part of something greater. You belong in a team where you can act purposefully and thrive in your way. 

Requirement

• Assist with preparation & serving of food as required; serve and restock food from counters during mealtimes.
• Set up and cleaned the dining area and equipment for service.
• Deliver exceptionally high standards in customer service, cleanliness, tidiness, and other operational activities.
• You will adhere to all company compliance (such as Food Safety, Health and Safety, Allergen awareness, COSHH, and HACCP regulations).
• To complete due diligence paperwork as required by the company, including Food Safety, Health and safety processes, and policies.
• Complete all mandatory training, including updates as stipulated by the business.
• To Safeguard and always promote the welfare of pupils, customers, and colleagues.

What you Bring

• First-class communication skills, strong teamwork, and a positive attitude.
• Basic food preparation experience is a plus (all training provided).
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines in a busy Kitchen environment

What We Offer

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. You will belong in a company and team that values you for you; you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions, and you will be able to thrive in your own way.

In addition, we also offer a range of resources, rewards, and benefits for our colleagues and their families:

• Unlimited access to an online platform offering mental health and wellbeing support.
• Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or larger problems where you may need additional support, including legal and financial advice, support with work-related issues, or personal issues such as bereavement.
• Access to a free health and wellbeing app that rewards maintaining a healthy lifestyle and includes access to a 24-hour virtual GP and various other services.
• The Sodexo Discounts Scheme offers great deals 24/7 (also open to friends and family) and/or the prepayment cashback card.
• Money Insights and financial benefits via the Salary Finance Platform.
• Save for your future by becoming a member of the Sodexo Retirement Plan.
• A death-in-service benefit for colleagues who passed away while employed by Sodexo
• Cycle to Work Scheme to help colleagues do their bit for the environment while keeping fit.
• Volunteering Opportunities to enable all colleagues to help support worthwhile causes in our communities.
• Flexible and dynamic work environment 
• Competitive compensation 
• Full training and full protective uniform supplied. 

Ready to be part of something greater? APPLY HERE

Sodexo and our Clients are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Certain roles will require applicants to undergo screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (UK) and/or Disclosure Scotland (Scotland)

Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of applications

About Sodexo 

At Sodexo, we aim to improve everyone’s daily lives and build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries and serve over 100 million consumers daily through our unique combination of On-Site Food, benefits and rewards, and personal and home services. 

We are committed to being an inclusive employer and a forces-friendly employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with diverse experiences, backgrounds, and identities.

We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks, such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability Network, So Together, Generations, and Origins.