Catering Assistant

Belong in a Team and Thrive in Service Pay: £12.21 per hour Hours: 15 hours per week Working Pattern: Monday to Friday (13.30pm-16.30pm) Term Time? Yes Location: Leicester Grammar, Stoneygate School, Leicestershire LE8 9DJ Check your local transport links here: Plan Your Journey | Traveline 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 every month. Further information will be supplied at the interview stage. As a Catering Assistant for Sodexo at Leicester Grammar, Stoneygate School, Leicestershire LE8 9DJ, you will contribute towards the smooth running of a fast-paced food and beverage operation. You'll assist in the preparation of food to ensure the prompt and efficient delivery of service to the company's and clients standards whilst maintaining the cleanliness and hygiene of the unit to comply with company procedures. You will not work unsociable hours and will have public holidays off, including Christmas Join Sodexo and be part of something greater. You belong in a team where you can act thrive in your own way. What You Do\ Prepare and present food to the notified standard, ensuring the ethos of Fresh Food from Scratch is followed Ensure all work areas and surfaces are clean and tidy as is practical at all times, especially at the end of the day/shift Serve customers in a quick, polite manner ensuring good customer service at all times Replenish food and equipment to ensure an efficient and seamless service Clear and clean work areas after the service periods Complete any administration as requested including food temperatures, cleaning schedules, delivery temperatures, stock takes etc. Ensure that all food is prepared with due care and attention, particularly in regards to special dietary requirements, allergens and shelf life Ensure the kitchen is maintained in a clean, organized manner and all food safety and health and safety policies and procedures are followed Complete all cleaning schedules to the agreed standard Promote a friendly working relationship with colleagues Undertake training and comply with all company policies and procedures Raise any issues to the Head Chef or Catering Manager in a timely manner Report any incidents of accident, near miss, fire, loss, theft, damage, unfit food or any other irregularities Work at school events, as required, with occasional evening and weekend work Assist with the set up, service, clearing and cleaning of function catering as requested Carry out any reasonable request by management Assist in other local units as may be necessary in an emergency What You Bring Good interpersonal skills - calm nature Enthusiastic - Displays a natural and sustained enthusiasm and energy Self-Motivated - Needs no encouragement to make things happen Strong but Flexible - Always prepared to listen and consider the views of others Positive - Focuses on what CAN be done Personal Appearance - Recognizes importance that appearance has on the attitudes of others Responsible - Conscious of the consequences of action or inaction Conscientious - Demonstrates a commitment to get things done on or before agreed deadlines What We Offer Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it's a chance to be part of something greater. You'll belong to 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. 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 and support with work-related 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 24-hour 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 while employed by Sodexo. Opportunities for growth and success throughout your career at Sodexo, including a variety of learning and development tools. Cycle to Work Scheme to help colleagues contribute to the environment while keeping fit. Volunteering opportunities to enable all colleagues to support worthwhile causes in our communities. A 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). Note: Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of applications. #J-18808-Ljbffr