General Assistant

A role where the little details make a big difference.

As a General Assistant for at Sodexo at Sella Ness Lodge, you will be responsible for supporting the catering and cleaning services supplied at this high-quality accommodation complex for up to eight hundred workers. The facility supports the gas plant and terminal where Sodexo provides facilities management and catering services for the lodge, including housekeeping, maintenance, and on-site dining. 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:  

• Housekeeping

• Room servicing, including thorough cleaning of en-suite bathrooms.
• Lined and laundry services.
• Refuse collection and recycling.
• Cleaning of communal areas, restrooms, reception, dining, laundry, and recreational facilities.

• Catering / Kitchen Assistant
  • Ensure all kitchen areas, utensils, crockery, and equipment are clean and organised.
  • Assist in the checking, acceptance, and correct storage of deliveries.
  • Properly disposing of kitchen waste and recyclables
  • Supporting the Chefs with basic food preparation tasks as required
  • Assist in setup and serving of hot and/or cold foods from counters and steamtables. 
• Actively champion a safe and healthy environment for visitors and staff

What you bring: 

• A team player with a can-do attitude. 
• High standards of cleanliness and hygiene.
• Excellent communication skills.  
• Ability to perform the physical demands of the job, including 10.5 hours of daily physical work.
• A passion for health and safety   
• Personal and professional integrity, appearance, and demeanour 
• Team player and a positive attitude

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  Make a fresh start in a company that cares.

Sodexo reserves the right to close this advertisement early if we are in receipt of a high volume of applications.

Spring clean your career.

• 73.5 hours per week 10.5 hrs per day
• 3 weeks on 3 weeks off
• £11.92 per hour

Accommodation Provided: Single occupancy room with an en-suite bathroom and all meals included.

Return transport to and from Shetland to Aberdeen

The 3 weeks on, 3 weeks off schedule offers an outstanding work-life balance, providing ample time to focus on work while also enjoying extended periods of rest and personal time. This rotation allows for a healthy separation between professional and personal life, helping to maintain energy and motivation while preventing burnout.                                                          This is what our Chef Manager Steven Kellighan says about rotational work in Shetland: 

Working for Sodexo in Shetland is very rewarding in many aspects. Sure, being away from my family for 3 weeks might be challenging but once the trip is done and it's time to go home the time off with them makes it all worthwhile.

In Shetland I love to get out for walks/cycling after work particularly in the long summer months where it doesn't get dark for very long.

Within the accommodation at Sella Ness there is a fully equipped and modern 24/7 gym on site.  The Bar is also great place to socialise with friends and colleagues. The Meals provided to us are all nutritionally balanced and there is always a plentiful selection.

You can literally work for 3 weeks and not spend any money if you want to

The Shetland Gas Plant has just recently reached the milestone of 7 years LTI.

A real testament to the safety culture in our workplace where we are all taught to prioritise safety ahead of all else in what we do. We are all provided with the PPE and training to make sure we all make it home safe at the end of every trip. 

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. We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.

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