General Assistant

Job Introduction
As a **General** Assistant** at Sodexo in** Kings College - Taunton**, you are the face of the service operation. This role includes the preparation and serving of our various menus and ensuring all working areas are kept clean and tidy at all times. Your cheerful approach and customer service skills will make you a key part of the everyone's everyday. 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 in setup and serving of hot and/or cold foods from counters and steamtables
- Clean and sanitize equipment and workstations
- Reads recipes and/or product directions and estimate food requirements
- Serve and replenish food from counters and steam table and break down stations at the end of meal periods
- Interacts with students in the serving, retail, and dining areas

**What you bring**:

- Positive attitude, professionalism and respect for others
- Basic food-handling skills
- Ability to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 8 hours)
- No previous work experience required

**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 apprenticeships and 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.
- 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.

Package Description
- **General Assistant**:

- **£10.90 Per Hour**:

- **42.5 hours per week**:

- **Shifts - 5 days out of 7**:

- **Full uniform supplied**:

- **Meals whilst on shift**:

- **Remote health and wellness support, Such as eyecare and 24hr GP**:

- **Onsite parking**:

- **Cycle to work scheme available post probation (3 months)**:

- **Company pension scheme with Legal and General**:

- **Employee assistance program with counselling and life advice support**:

- **Family leave options - Maternal, Paternal and Bereavement**:

- **Training, development, and progression opportunities**:

- **Earn vouchers