Cafe Assistant
| Posting date: | 06 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £12.21 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 20 March 2026 |
| Location: | Portsmouth, PO1 3HH |
| Company: | Sodexo Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | SDX/TP/1964195/154879 |
Summary
20 hours per week
4 or 5 days per week Monday to Sunday dependent upon business needs.
Shifts worked between the hours of 6:30am and 3:45pm. However, flexibility may be required to cover evening and weekend working to meet business needs
£12.21 per hour
10% discount on Costcutter shop on site
Free car parking
Reduced cost use of gym on site
Subsidised food available on site
Access to Historic Dockyard at FMSP Portsmouth
Families Day and other special events on site
Sodexo rewards and benefits
Discounts at Sodexo partner brands
Due to security requirements you must have been continuously resident in UK for last 3 years to apply for this position
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Job Description:
Cafe Assistant – Sodexo | HM Naval Base, Portsmouth PO1 3HH
Join ourteam at Sodexo as a Cafe Assistant and play a key role in keepingour convenience store running smoothly! Whether you're looking foryour first job or bringing retail experience, we’d love to hearfrom you.
Thiscustomer-facingrolegives you the chance to interact daily withArmed Forcespersonnel, making a real difference in their day. At Sodexo, you’ll be part ofsomething greater—working withpurposeandgrowing in your ownway.
What You’ll Do:
- Serve customers with a friendly, professional approach
- Operate tills and handle transactions efficiently
- Serving beverages (eg Tea, Coffee)
- Cooking basic food items (such as a Toastie in an oven)
- Stock Replenishment
- Support promotions and loyalty programs
- Maintain store cleanliness and uphold hygiene standards
What You Bring:
- Retail experience? Great! No experience? We’ll provide full training.
- Sales awareness – contribute to store performance and cost control
- Product knowledge – understand what we sell and how it benefits customers
- Digital know-how – use store systems and applications confidently
- Customer-first attitude – spot selling opportunities and adapt to their needs
- A flexible mindset – thrive in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment
- Due to security requirements you must have been continuously resident in UK for last 3 years to apply for this position
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.
Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications