Casual Catering Assistant

Job Introduction

Hospital stays can be quite a stressful time for our patients and their loved ones, a simple smile and high quality customer service can put a patient at ease and make all the difference!  

At Sodexo, we are passionate about the services we deliver and we place our customers at the heart of everything we do. To provide a great service, we have a team of passionate Retail Assistants behind us and we currently have a vacancy for a Casual Catering Assistant to join us! 

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

Main Responsibilities

Ensure all stock levels are controlled and rotation procedures are maintained

Practice strict portion control and identify an excess of waste or shortages of food to a Supervisor

Ensure all foods are displayed and served according to the food service plan for each area.

Replenish all contents and maintain stocks.

Ensure sell by dates and good stock rotation methods are adhered to

Observe correct use and care of equipment reporting any defects or faults in accordance with company procedures

Carry out cash handing in accordance with company procedures

Clean and load vending equipment, general equipment used in meal service and the environment.

Ensure all food and beverage dispensing outlets are in good working order and that routine cleansing and maintenance schedules are performed

Assist with materials requisitioning procedures

Clear and clean tables and wash up crockery and production materials as requested by the supervisor

Ensure the dining areas are maintained according to the room layout plan and hygiene management schedules

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The Ideal Candidate

Basic Food Hygiene

NVQ level 1 or equivalent relevant experience

High level of customer care

Manual handling general equipment used in meal service

About The Company

Sodexo is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults within a regulated activity. Certain roles will require applicants to undergo screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and/ or Disclosure Scotland (Scotland).

In the UK and Ireland, Sodexo employs some 35,000 employees to deliver integrated facilities management services to clients at over 2,000 locations in the corporate, healthcare, education, leisure, defence and justice sectors.

With an annual turnover of over £1bn, we provide everything from catering, cleaning and reception to security, laboratory and grounds maintenance services, enabling our clients to focus on their core business