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General Service Assistant

Job details
Posting date: 23 February 2026
Salary: £12.21 per hour
Additional salary information: Competitive
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 09 March 2026
Location: Carterton, OX18 3HF
Company: Sodexo Ltd
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: SDX/TP/1117004/154341

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Summary

  • 37.5 hours per week
  • Any 5 out of 7 Days
  • £12.21 per hour
  • Sodexo Rewards

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Job Description:

We are looking for a motivated and customer-focused Food Service Assistant to support our catering team in delivering a high-quality food service.

You will assist with food preparation, cooking, and service while ensuring excellent customer service standards are consistently achieved.This role requires adherence to company processes, hygiene standards, and health & safety regulations, while maintaining a clean and welcoming Front of House (FOH) dining environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support the preparation, cooking, and service of food in line with approved recipes and menu cycles

  • Deliver friendly, efficient customer service in line with company standards

  • Maintain portion control, food quality, and presentation standards

  • Operate digital systems to ensure accurate and efficient transactions

  • Adhere to cash handling and safeguarding procedures

  • Ensure food is served and held at correct temperatures, completing required checks

  • Maintain a clean, safe, and compliant FOH environment at all times

  • Attend team briefings and complete required training

  • Maintain high standards of personal hygiene, uniform, and PPE compliance

  • Report hazards, near misses, accidents, or faulty equipment promptly

  • Complete opening and closing procedures, ensuring security requirements are met

  • Communicate effectively with managers, colleagues, customers, and client representatives

  • Undertake any other reasonable duties as directed by management

What You’ll Need:

Essential:

  • Good verbal communication skills

  • Experience in a similar role within the service industry

Desirable:

  • Experience working within a military environment

  • Level 1 Food Safety, HSWA, and COSHH certificates

What we offer:

  • On-the-job training with experienced professionals
  • Fully funded apprenticeship qualifications
  • Career development opportunities within Sodexo
  • A friendly and supportive work environment
  • Wellbeing Support – Unlimited online resources, a free health app with 24/7 virtual GP, and an Employee Assistance Programme.
  • Financial Benefits – Discounts for you and your family, salary finance support, retirement plan, and a death-in-service benefit.
  • Career Growth – Apprenticeships, learning tools, and development opportunities.
  • Work Perks – Cycle to Work Scheme, volunteering opportunities, flexible work, full training, and a protective uniform.

Join us and be part of a company that values its employees and offers real career growth opportunities.

Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications

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