Food Service Assistant

• 1 year Fixed-term Maternity Cover
• 35 hours per week
• 5 working days out of 7 including weekends
• Shifts between Mon - Fri - 06:30am - 08:30pm Sat-Sun 06:30am - 06:15pm
• £12.21 per hour
• Free Car parking

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As a Food Service Assistant with Sodexo at Merville Barracks, Circular Road South, Colchester, CO2 7UT
. You'll play an important role in supporting military personnel on a Ministry of Defence base. Your day‑to‑day interactions will directly impact the experience of those serving, ensuring they have a positive and efficient dining experience.

• Dining Area Setup:
  Prepare dining areas, functions, and meeting spaces before service to ensure smooth and efficient operations.
• Food Service & Replenishment:
  Serve meals and replenish food stations as needed, ensuring everything is available and properly maintained throughout service.
• Customer Interaction:
  Provide professional and courteous service to military personnel in dining, retail, and other areas.
• Cleaning & Hygiene:
  Maintain cleanliness and hygiene by regularly sanitizing workstations, equipment, and dining areas in line with health and safety standards.
• Event Support:
  Assist with special events and functions, ensuring all aspects of service run smoothly and efficiently.
• Teamwork:
  Work closely with your team to ensure all tasks are completed efficiently and to the highest standard.

• Professionalism and Respect: A positive attitude, strong communication skills, and respect for others in all interactions.
• No Experience
  
  Required:
  
  Previous hospitality or food service experience is helpful but not required. A willingness to learn and adapt is key.
• Reliability & Flexibility:
  Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing needs.

• 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.