General Catering Assistant

As General Catering Assistant for Sodexo at Cotham Gardens Primary School, 18 Cotham Grove, Redland, Bristol BS6 6AL
, you will be contributing towards the smooth running of a fast‑paced food and beverage operation. You will showcase the kitchen supplies, presenting them in the most eye‑catching way possible, ensuring we offer the best service possible. You will work reasonable hours and enjoy public holidays, 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.
• 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.

• Great teamwork sense.
• Dedicated and orderly approach.
• Prioritisation, pressure handling and good communication 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’s a chance to be part of something greater. You’ll belong to a company that values you. In addition, we offer a range of benefits for you and your family:

• Unlimited access to an online platform offering mental health and wellbeing support.
• Employee Assistance Programme for additional support.
• Free health and wellbeing app with a 24‑hour virtual GP.
• Sodexo Discounts Scheme.
• Salary Finance Platform.
• Sodexo Retirement Plan.
• Death-in-Service benefit for colleagues who pass away while employed.
• Learning and development tools.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Volunteering Opportunities.
• Flexible and dynamic work environment.
• Competitive compensation.
• Full training and protective uniform supplied.

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!

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

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

• £12.60 per hour
• 20 hours per week
• Working pattern: 10am – 2pm
• Fixed term contract for 9 months
• Term time only (39 week working contract paid over 52 weeks)

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.

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the quality of life, we operate in 55 countries and serve over 100 million consumers each day. We are committed to being an inclusive employer and encourage applications from people with diverse experiences.

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.