Food Service Assistant

Job Introduction

Contract  Perm - Part Time

Position  Food Service Assistant

Location Hurstpierpoint College, College Lane, Hurstpierpoint, Hassocks,

Salary £13.01

Days per week  5 out of 6 (Monday to Saturday). Evenings and Weekends (Saturday Day time) - various shift patterns available. 

Hours  between 18 and 30 per week - variable and flexible 

Working Pattern  Tuesday and Thursdays 17:00 - 22:00, Saturday 10:00 - 18:00, Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 16:00 - 20:00

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Hurstpierpoint College (known as Hurst) is a thriving co-educational day and boarding school for pupils aged 4 to 18, Located between Haywards Heath and Brighton, with excellent transport links to London and an extensive network of school transport services across Sussex, Surrey and Kent, Combining a rich heritage with a forward-thinking approach to education, Hurst provides an inspiring environment in which pupils and staff can flourish.

The College comprises a Junior Prep School, Senior Prep School, Senior School and Sixth Form, educating over 1,300 pupils. Alongside day places, Hurst offers flexible, weekly and full boarding options, creating a vibrant and diverse school community.

As an employer, Hurst is a welcoming and ambitious community of around 480 staff, united by a shared commitment to helping young people achieve their personal best and preparing them for success in their future lives and careers.

What You’ll Do:

• Prepare food service areas and present food to high standards.
• Deliver a quality catering service in line with agreed procedures and schedules.
• Maintain clean, safe, and hygienic front and back of house areas.
• Follow cleaning schedules and food safety procedures.
• Assist with setting up and serving hospitality and catering events.
• Attend daily service briefings and support smooth service delivery.
• Complete quality checks and maintain service records where required.
• Provide excellent customer service to students, staff, and visitors.
• Follow health and safety procedures and report incidents or risks.
• Support special events and functions as required

What You Bring:

• A positive, friendly, and customer-focused approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• A commitment to high standards of cleanliness and hygiene.
• The ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Reliability, flexibility, and a strong work ethic.
• Good awareness of health, safety, and food handling practices.
• A professional attitude and appearance.
• A willingness to learn and take part in training.
• The ability to follow procedures and work schedules accurately.
• A passion for delivering excellent service and creating positive customer experiences.

What We Offer:

• A dynamic and supportive work environment

• Competitive salary and benefits

• Full training and protective uniform provided

• Unlimited access to mental health and wellbeing support

• Employee Assistance Programme for legal, financial, and personal support

• Discounts, cashback schemes, and financial benefits

• Career progression, learning opportunities, and apprenticeships

• Cycle to Work Scheme and volunteering opportunities

• At Sodexo, we believe everyone deserves a place to belong. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to be part of something bigger. If you’re ready to lead with passion and cook with purpose, we want to hear from you!

Apply today and help us create a brighter future!

Note: Sodexo and our clients are committed to safeguarding children. All roles require pre-employment screening, including DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) and past employer checks.

Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of applications.