FSA Barista
| Posting date: | 24 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | £14.80 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 07 April 2026 |
| Location: | London, SE1 7LZ |
| Company: | Sodexo Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | SDX/TP/1300019/155549 |
Summary
Food Service Assistant / Barista
Shell Centre, 2 York Road, London SE1 7LZ
Pay: £14.80 per hour
Shifts: 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday)
We are looking for an experienced Food Service Assistant / Barista to join our small and dedicated team, working on-site at Shell, a globally recognised energy company. This is a front-of-house role within a flagship business environment, so confidence, professionalism, and strong customer service skills are essential.
What you'll do:
- You will support daily food service operations including counter service, deli food preparation, and barista coffee making, while delivering a consistently high standard of customer care.
- Provide excellent customer service through the preparation, presentation, and service of food and beverages
- Prepare deli sandwiches, beverages, and barista-style coffee to required standards
- Maintain high standards of personal presentation and professionalism
- Support the setup and presentation of food service areas & maintain cleanliness
- Assist with replenishing food, beverages, and equipment during service
- Assist with stock control, minimising waste, and supporting sales
- Handle food carefully, including awareness of special dietary requirements and allergies
- Report customer feedback, complaints, incidents, or hazards promptly
- Build positive working relationships with colleagues and promote a strong team culture
- Attend training sessions and team meetings as required
- Follow all company and client policies and site regulations
- Comply with food hygiene, health and safety, fire safety, COSHH, and safe working practices
- Be aware of workplace hazards and report concerns appropriately
What you'll bring:
Essential
- Experience in food service, catering, hospitality, or a similar frontline role
- Previous food handling experience
- Strong customer service and communication skills
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team
- Professional appearance and high standards of personal hygiene
- Good understanding of health and safety practices
Desirable
- Basic Food Hygiene Certificate
- Experience working in environments where compliance and standards are important
Why Join Us
Working here is more than just a job — it’s an opportunity to be part of a supportive team where your contribution matters and your development is encouraged.
Benefits include:
- Access to an online wellbeing support platform
- Employee Assistance Programme offering personal, legal, and financial support
- 24-hour virtual GP service
- Colleague discount scheme across major retailers
- Company pension plan
- Learning and development opportunities
- Bike to Work scheme
- Enhanced benefits and leave policies
Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications