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General Catering Assistant

Job details
Posting date: 29 July 2025
Salary: £12.60 per hour
Additional salary information: Competitive
Hours: Part time
Closing date: 12 August 2025
Location: Bristol, BS8
Company: Sodexo Ltd
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: SDX/TP/2245345/145950

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Summary

General Catering Assistant
Location: Clifton College, Bristol
Contract Type: Part-time (Saturday only)
Working Hours: Varying shift patterns:

  • 6:30am – 3:00pm (8 hours)

  • 7:00am – 3:00pm (7.5 hours)

  • 10:30am – 3:00pm (4.5 hours)

  • Flexible shift: 7 hours between 8:00am – 6:00pm

Hourly Rate: £12.60 per hour

Role Overview
Sodexo is recruiting a General Catering Assistant to join our team at Clifton College.This role supports our Saturday catering operation by ensuring smooth delivery of food services and maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene.The position offers flexibility, hands-on experience, and a supportive working environment within a well-established school setting.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist with preparation and presentation of food and service areas

  • Serve food and drinks to students, staff, and guests

  • Replenish stock and maintain continuous service

  • Handle food safely, including awareness of dietary needs such as allergens

  • Clean utensils, equipment, and food areas to hygiene standards

  • Support function catering setup and breakdown as needed

  • Follow company policies on health, safety, and hygiene

  • Report incidents, complaints, or equipment faults appropriately

  • Attend required training sessions and meetings

What We’re Looking For

  • Friendly, professional attitude and commitment to customer care

  • Reliable and motivated, with a flexible approach to duties

  • Good communication skills and attention to detail

  • Ability to work well under pressure and as part of a team

  • Willingness to learn and take on training

Role Benefits

  • Uniform and meals provided during shifts

  • Free on-street parking available

  • Access to Sodexo training and development opportunities

  • Supportive work environment and part of a respected national employer

Apply Now
If you are looking for a flexible Saturday role in catering and enjoy working as part of a dedicated team, we would love to hear from you.

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

Note: Sodexo and our clients are committed to safeguarding children. All roles require pre-employment screening, including DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) and past employer checks.

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