Food Service Assistant
Be part of something greater.
- Job reference: SDX/TP/1022707/151863
- Location: Yeovil
- Job type: Full Time - 30 hours per week
- Salary: £ 12.60 per hour
- Closing date: 16 January 2026
About the role
- 25 hours per week
- Monday to Thursday:10:00am till 3:00pm
- Friday: 08:00am till 1:00pm
- £12.60 per hour
- Free onsite Parking
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We’re looking for an enthusiastic and customer-focused individual to support our food services team in delivering outstanding experiences every day. In this role, you’ll play a vital part in food preparation, presentation, and service, ensuring every meal meets the highest standards of quality and safety. With Sodexo’s commitment to excellence and innovation, you’ll have the opportunity to develop your skills while creating moments that truly make a difference for our clients and customers.
What you’ll do:
- Prepare, present, and serve high-quality food, including meeting special dietary requirements.
- Provide friendly, professional customer service while ensuring counters are fully stocked, clean, and well presented.
- Maintain clean, safe kitchens and work areas in line with food safety, hygiene, and HACCP standards.
- Support events and functions, demonstrating flexibility to assist outside of normal working hours when required.
- Adhere to all health, safety, and hygiene procedures, promptly reporting any issues or concerns.
- Develop your skills while supporting Sodexo in delivering exceptional food experiences every day.
What you bring:
- Strong numeracy skills with attention to accuracy
- Previous experience in a catering or hospitality environment
- Excellent customer service and communication skills
- Proven experience operating tills and handling transactions
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
- Desirable: Front-of-house training and retail experience
What we offer:
Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s 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. In addition, we also offer a range of resources, rewards, and benefits for our colleagues and their families:
- Unlimited access to an online platform offering mental health and well-being support.
- An Employee Assistance Program to help with everyday issues or larger problems where you may need additional support, including legal and financial advice and support with work-related issues or personal issues such as bereavement.
- Access to a 24-hour virtual GP Service
- The Sodexo Discounts Scheme offers great deals 24/7 (also open to friends and family).
- Save for your future by becoming a member of the Mercer Aspire Pension Plan.
- Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their careers at Sodexo, including a variety of learning and development tools.
- Bike to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit.
Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today and start your journey with Sodexo!
Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications.
KEY BENEFITS
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Advice and guidance
Get help with legal, financial, personal or work issues whenever you need it. -
Pension Plan
Save effectively for your future when you join the Sodexo Pension Plan. -
Wellbeing support
Unlimited access to online support for your mental health, 24/7. -
Generous leave
For holidays, care needs or major life events, we’ll help you rest and recharge. -
Discounts and savings
Enjoy great deals from leading retailers and use our Bike to Work scheme -
Virtual GP
24-hour access to video or phone consultations for you and your family.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
At our company, we believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. Roles at Sodexo are designed to empower individuals from all backgrounds. We are committed to creating an environment that values equity and supports the growth of all employees, ensuring that everyone can contribute to and benefit from our collective success.
Social Impact
Ever since we started, we’ve had a clear purpose – to do some good in our communities through helping people. Today, that purpose is still a huge part of who we are. And every one of our colleagues helps that happen.
We’re committed to volunteering our time, resources, skills and knowledge – more than 50% of colleagues contribute to thousands of volunteer hours every year. And our Charitable Foundation has now donated over £9 million to charities and good causes across the country.
Yeovil, United Kingdom, BA20 2YB
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