General Catering Assistant

Do you have responsibilities that mean you can only work in Schools 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 an General Catering Assistant at Sodexo at the Southcott Lower School - Leighton Buzzard.

This role sits within our school's division - catering for students. Dedicated to providing high-quality, nutritious, fresh, and sustainable food for our younger generation, we're fully committed to supporting a healthy diet. This is an opportunity to positively influence people daily, supporting the growth of your team and advancing 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 with purpose and thrive in your own way.  

What you'll do: 

• Assist with preparation & serving of food as required, during mealtimes, serve and restock food from counters.
• Setup and clean dining area and equipment for service.
• Deliver exceptionally high standards in customer service, cleanliness, tidiness, and other operational activity.
• 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: Food Safety, Health & Safety processes, and policies.
• Completion of all mandatory training including updates as stipulated by the business.
• To Safeguard and promote the welfare of pupils, customers, and colleagues at all times.

What you bring:  

• First class communication skills, strong teamwork, and a positive attitude.
• Ideally experience in a similar environment or a capacity to learn.
• 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'll 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'll 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 provides rewards for maintaining a healthy lifestyle and includes access to a 24hr virtual GP and various other services.
• The Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering 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 pass away whilst employed by Sodexo
• Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including a variety of learning and development tools.
• Cycle to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst 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 today  

**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 are in receipt of a high number of applications

About Sodexo

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday 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 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services. 

• We are committed to being an inclusive employer. We are a forces friendly employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds, and identities. We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Working Parents, Sodexo Disability, So together, generations and origins. We have also launched Be Heard which is an employee network designed to bring black colleagues together (virtually) to bring about positive change.
• We're a Disability Confident Leader employer. We're committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations.
• We're a ban the box' employer, which means we don't ask people to disclose their convictions unless the role needs a security check. 
• We recognise the potential of people with convictions in the job market. Helping those with a criminal history securing employment is not only critically important for the individuals themselves but can also be hugely beneficial for wider society. Offering second chances can be an effective investment in local communities and a great solution for local skills and labour market needs. 

Click  here  to read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture.

Do you have responsibilities that mean you can only work in Schools hours? Do you need a role where you are off over the school holidays? Are you a passionate about working over various sites and regularly with different teams?  If so, we'd love you to join our team as a GENERAL CATERING ASSISTANT

• £11.44 per hour
• 20 hours per week
• Working pattern: Monday-Friday - 10:00-14:00;
• Term Time Only (39 week Working Contract paid over 52 weeks) **

**Equated pay (sometimes known as spread-over pay) is a method of paying you for your contracted hours, working weeks and holiday pay spread over 12 months instead of just receiving pay during the months that you work and none during the school closures/non-working weeks. This means that you get paid equal amounts of pay every month. Further information will be supplied at interview stage.**

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 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services. 

We are committed to being an inclusive employer. We are a forces friendly employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of 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.

We're a Disability Confident Leader employer. We're committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations.

Click  here  to read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture.