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Catering Assistant

1 month ago


Balsall Common, United Kingdom Sodexo Full time
Job Introduction

You are the face of the service operation as a Sodexo  Catering Assistant in 
Heart of England School, Gipsy Lane, Balsall Common, Coventry, CV7 7FW.  Along with making sure all work areas are kept spotless at all times, this duty involves preparing and serving our varied cuisines. With your upbeat demeanour and adept customer service abilities, you'll become an indispensable part of everyone's daily routine.  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 set up and service of hot and/or cold meals from steamtables and countertops.
  • Sanitise and clean workstations and equipment.
  • During meal times, serve and restock food from counters and steam tables, tidy up stations, and follow recipes or product instructions to estimate food requirements.
  • Engage with students in the eating, retail, and serving areas.

What you bring :  

  • Professionalism, empathy, and a positive outlook on life 
  • Basic food-handling skills 
  • Ability to spend up to eight hours a day working while standing
  • Prior work experience is not a requirement. 

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  

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

Package Description

Catering Assistant 

  • £;per hour
  • 20 hours per week
  • Working pattern:  Monday to Friday 
  • Term Time only

1st role is 20 hours per week working:  10 - 14:30 with 1/2 hour unpaid break

2nd role is 20 hours per week working: 10:15 - 14:45 with 1/2 hour unpaid break

Check your local transport links here:      Rugby, CV21 3AG

**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.**


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