Catering Assistant

at  Sodexo

Job Introduction
As Catering Assistant for Sodexo at Sevenoaks School, High street, Sevenoaks, TN13 1HU, you will be contributing towards the smooth running of a fast-paced food and beverage operation. You will be responsible for showcasing what the kitchen supplies, presenting it in the most eye-catching way possible, ensuring we are offering the best service possible.
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.

What you do:

• Assisting with food preparation tasks such as chopping vegetables, preparing salads, sandwiches and snacks,
• Serving on food counters during meal services or events.
• Support setting up dining areas, arranging tables and chairs, laying out tableware and utensils
• Pre and post service cleaning and set up of counters and dining areas
• Interacting with students and staff courteously and helpfully, responding to inquiries about menu items, dietary restrictions, or special requests, and aiding with food and beverage selection.
• Maintaining cleanliness and hygiene standards in kitchen areas, dining spaces, and food service equipment
• Assisting with inventory control by monitoring stock levels of food supplies, beverages, and disposables, notifying supervisors when items need to be replenished, and ensuring proper storage and rotation of perishable goods.
• Adhering to food safety standards and health regulations to ensure safe food handling practices, proper sanitation, and cleanliness in compliance with local health codes and regulations
• Working collaboratively with kitchen staff, servers, and other catering team members
• Being flexible and adaptable to handle diverse tasks and responsibilities as required by the demands of the business, including working varied shifts, weekends, and holidays.
• Be fully aware of Allergens processes and controls

What you bring:

• 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.
• Show impeccable punctuality and dependability.
• Experience in a similar environment (helpful but not a deal breaker).

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 wellbeing support.
• Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or larger problems where you may need additional support, 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 (also 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.

What you do:

• Assisting with food preparation tasks such as chopping vegetables, preparing salads, sandwiches and snacks,
• Serving on food counters during meal services or events.
• Support setting up dining areas, arranging tables and chairs, laying out tableware and utensils
• Pre and post service cleaning and set up of counters and dining areas
• Interacting with students and staff courteously and helpfully, responding to inquiries about menu items, dietary restrictions, or special requests, and aiding with food and beverage selection.
• Maintaining cleanliness and hygiene standards in kitchen areas, dining spaces, and food service equipment
• Assisting with inventory control by monitoring stock levels of food supplies, beverages, and disposables, notifying supervisors when items need to be replenished, and ensuring proper storage and rotation of perishable goods.
• Adhering to food safety standards and health regulations to ensure safe food handling practices, proper sanitation, and cleanliness in compliance with local health codes and regulations
• Working collaboratively with kitchen staff, servers, and other catering team members
• Being flexible and adaptable to handle diverse tasks and responsibilities as required by the demands of the business, including working varied shifts, weekends, and holidays.
• Be fully aware of Allergens processes and control

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 wellbeing support.
• Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or larger problems where you may need additional support, 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 (also 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

*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 applicatio