Food service Assistant
| Posting date: | 05 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £12.21 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 03 April 2026 |
| Location: | Bungay, NR35 1NT |
| Company: | Sodexo Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | SDX/TP/1159297/154833 |
Summary
- Location: Norfolk, NR35 1NT
- 30 hours per week
- Monday-Friday 06:30-12:30
- £12.21 Per hour + Sodexo rewards and benefits
- Free onsite parking
Join Our Team and Deliver Exceptional Service
About the Role
We are seeking amotivated and customer-focused Catering Assistant to join our team at a busyand prestigious site(Norfolk, NR35 1NT).Youwill play a key role in ensuring the smooth operation of food service withinthe unit. From preparing and presenting food to serving customers andmaintaining cleanliness, you will help create a welcoming and professionalenvironment for clients and customers.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver excellent customer service at all times, providing a friendly, polite, and efficient experience.
- Assist with the preparation, presentation, and service of food and beverages to company standards.
- Take orders, serve customers at the counter, and operate the till when required, including cash handling and end-of-service procedures.
- Maintain the highest standards of hygiene, cleanliness, and food safety throughout the unit.
- Ensure compliance with all Health and Safety regulations, safe working practices, fire procedures, and COSHH requirements.
- Carry out cleaning duties across all areas of the unit, including equipment, fixtures, fittings, and service areas.
- Load and maintain service counters to ensure continuous availability of products.
- Support team members and contribute to a positive, collaborative working environment.
- Assist with special functions, which may occasionally take place outside normal working hours.
- Report incidents, customer feedback, or operational issues promptly and professionally.
- Undertake training and attend team meetings as required.
- Carry out other reasonable duties as directed by management.
What We Are Looking For
Essential Skills and Experience:
- Previous experience in food service, catering, or hospitality.
- Strong communication and customer service skills.
- Experience in food handling.
- Ability to follow health and safety procedures.
- High standards of personal hygiene and professional appearance.
- A team player with a positive and proactive attitude.
Desirable:
- Basic food hygiene certification.
- Experience working in a standards-driven or compliance-focused environment.
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a professional and supportive team.
- Work in a role where your contribution directly impacts customer satisfaction.
- Opportunities for training and development.
- A structured and organised working environment.
Why Sodexo?:
Working with Sodexois more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater.
Belong in a company andteam that values you for you.
Act with purpose andhave an impact through your everyday actions.
Thrive in your ownway.
We also offer arange of perks, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families:
- Unlimited access to an online platform offering wellbeing support
- An extensive Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or life's larger problems, including legal and financial advice, support with work or personal issues impacting your wellbeing
- Access to a 24hr virtual GP Service
- Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 across popular big-brand retailers
- Save for your future by becoming a member of the Pension Plan
- Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including a variety of learning and development tools
- Bike to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit
- Sodexo UK and Irelands enhanced benefits and leave policies