Job Introduction
Food Service Assistant and Barista
Location: 100VE, Unilever Head Office, EC4Y 0DY
Hours: 40 hours per week
Shift Patterns: Monday-Friday
Rate Of Pay: £14.25
Access to onsite gym, and discounted onsite shop- plus Sodexo rewards and benefits
We are seeking a dedicated Food Service Assistant and Barista to join our Catering team at Unilever’s prestigious London Head Office. This role is essential in ensuring the smooth day-to-day operation of the catering services, providing a welcoming environment where staff, visitors, and guests can enjoy high-quality food, beverages, and excellent service.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve hot beverages to barista standards.
• Ensure food safety compliance and uphold Sodexo Health & Safety standards.
• Maintain stock levels in fridges, shelves, and storage areas.
• Deliver excellent customer service at all times.
• Operate tills and app systems accurately and efficiently.
• Support stock rotation, display, and catering promotions.
• Keep service counters, dining areas, and back-of-house facilities clean and tidy.
• Assist across other catering functions such as deli and vending when required.
• Attend team briefings and training sessions.

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience in a customer-facing catering or hospitality role.
• Barista experience with the ability to prepare high-quality coffee and hot drinks.
• Strong focus on customer service with a professional and friendly manner.
• Good literacy, numeracy, and IT skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• High personal hygiene standards.
• A proactive, flexible, and reliable approach.

Desirable skills: knowledge of COSHH regulations and food safety legislation.
Why Join Us?
This role offers the opportunity to work in a prestigious environment, contributing directly to the quality of life for our clients and visitors. You’ll be part of a supportive, professional team with opportunities for training and development.

• Prepare and serve hot beverages to barista standards.
• Ensure food safety compliance and uphold Sodexo Health & Safety standards.
• Maintain stock levels in fridges, shelves, and storage areas.
• Deliver excellent customer service at all times.
• Operate tills and app systems accurately and efficiently.
• Support stock rotation, display, and catering promotions.
• Keep service counters, dining areas, and back-of-house facilities clean and tidy.
• Assist across other catering functions such as deli and vending when required.
• Attend team briefings and training sessions