General Kitchen Assistant​/Driver

Overview

As General Assistant/Driver for Sodexo at Hagley Catholic High School, Brake Lane, Hagley, Brake Ln, Stourbridge, DY8 2XL
, you will contribute to the smooth running of a fast-paced food and beverage operation. You will be responsible for showcasing what the kitchen supplies and ensuring we offer the best service possible. You will work reasonable hours with public holidays off including Christmas.

Join Sodexo and be part of something greater. You belong in a team where you can act with purpose and thrive in your own way.

• Prepare delicious meals for our school team and pupils.
• Keep the kitchen and serving areas stocked, clean and hygienic always.
• Support the loading and unloading of supply and delivery vehicles.
• Observe food handling and hygiene regulations.
• Follow health and safety guidelines.
• Ensure that all machines and equipment are operated correctly.
• Always uphold the reputation of the company.

• Have a great sense of teamwork.
• Show that you can adopt a dedicated and orderly approach.
• Show that you can prioritise your work, handle pressure, and communicate well at all levels.
• Impeccable punctuality and dependability.
• Experience in a similar environment (helpful but not a deal breaker).

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it is a chance to be part of something greater. You’ll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way. We offer a range of resources, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families:

• Unlimited access to an online platform offering mental health and wellbeing support.
• Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or larger problems, including legal and financial advice, support with work-related issues or personal issues such as bereavement.
• Access to a free health and wellbeing app that provides rewards for maintaining a healthy lifestyle and includes access to a 24hr virtual GP and various other services.
• The Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 (open to friends and family) and/or the prepayment cashback card.
• Money Insights and financial benefits via the Salary Finance Platform.
• Save for your future by becoming a member of the Sodexo Retirement Plan.
• A death in Service benefit for colleagues who pass away whilst employed by Sodexo.
• Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including a variety of learning and development tools.
• Cycle to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit.
• Volunteering opportunities to enable all colleagues to help support worthwhile causes in our communities.
• Flexible and dynamic work environment.
• Competitive compensation.
• Full training and full protective uniform supplied.

Apply today!

Sodexo and our Clients are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Certain roles will require applicants to undergo screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (UK) and / or Disclosure Scotland (Scotland).

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

• £12.21 per hour
• 17.5 hours per week
• Working pattern:
  Monday - Friday (10.30am - 2.00pm)
• Term Time only (39 week Working Contract paid over 52 weeks)
• Driving License required to drive company van

Equated pay (sometimes known as spread-over pay) is a method of paying you for your contracted hours, working weeks and holiday pay spread over 12 months instead of just receiving pay during the months that you work and none during the school closures/non-working weeks. This means that you get paid equal amounts of pay every month. Further information will be supplied at interview stage.

About Sodexo

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer. We are a forces friendly employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with diverse experiences, backgrounds and identities. We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins.

We are a Disability Confident Leader employer and run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.

to read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture.