Food Service Assistant
| Posting date: | 07 October 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £12.21 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 21 October 2025 |
| Location: | Colchester, CO2 7UT |
| Company: | Sodexo Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | SDX/TP/1324814/148833 |
Summary
- 37 hours per week
- 5 working days out of 7 including weekends
- Varied shifts starting from 06:30 through to 22:00, weekends from 06:30 - 18:30
- £12.21 per hour
- Car parking
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Job Introduction
We are looking for a dedicated and friendly Food Service Assistant to join our team at Merville Barracks, Circular Road South, Colchester, CO2 7UT. You’ll play a key role in supporting the delivery of efficient and high-quality food services. Creating a positive experience for everyone.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide excellent customer service, ensuring that food and beverages are served to a high standard.
- Assist in the preparation and assembly of meals, adhering to food safety and hygiene regulations.
- Ensure cleanliness and hygiene standards are maintained in the food service areas, including washing dishes, cleaning surfaces, and restocking supplies.
- Help with the safe storage of food items and adhere to the rotation of stock.
- Take customer orders, process payments, and support any special dietary requirements.
- Assist in setting up and breaking down food service stations, ensuring an efficient service operation.
- Follow all health and safety regulations in line with Sodexo's policies.
What We’re Looking For:
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work efficiently in a team.
- Ability to maintain a positive attitude in a fast-paced environment.
What we offer:
Workingwith Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of somethinggreater.You’ll belong in a company and team that values youfor you; you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everydayactions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we offer:
- Mental health & wellbeing support
- Employee Assistance Programme for personal, legal, and financial advice
- 24/7 virtual GP & lifestyle rewards
- Discounts for you & family
- Financial tools & retirement plan
- Cycle to Work & Paid volunteering day
Ready to be part of somethinggreater? Apply today!