Catering Assistant

Job Introduction
You are the face of the Catering Service operation as a **Catering Assistant** at **Sodexo** in our prestigious **Strathallan School, Perthshire**. This position involves making sure that all work areas are kept clean and organised at all times as well as preparing and serving our various menus. Your positive attitude and exceptional customer service abilities will make you an indispensable part of everyone's daily life.

**What you’ll do**:

- Assist with steam table and counter setup and serving of hot and/or cold food
- Sanitise and clean workstations and equipment
- At the conclusion of meal times, serve and replenish food from counters and steam tables and dismantle stations
- Engage with students in the dining, retail, and serving areas

**What you bring**:

- Professionalism, empathy, and a positive outlook on life
- Basic food handling skills are preferred, however not essential
- Excellent work ethic
- **There is no requirement for prior work experience, having a positive attitude ticks a box**

**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

**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)**

About The Company
**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’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.

Package Description
- **Various Hours Available**:

- **£12.00 per hour**:

- **Free Parking**:

- **Free meal whilst on shift**:

- **28 days annual leave per annum**:

- **Uniform and Safety shoes provided**

**DUE TO THE LOCATION OF THE SCHOOL, OWN TRANSPORT IS ESSENTIAL