Food Service Assistant

As a Food Service Assistant at Sodexo in {Kidlington, OX51GB, you'll help with the preparation and serving of our vibrant menu and ensuring all working areas are kept clean and tidy. Your cheerful customer service skills will put a smile on people's faces and makes an impact in their everyday lives. 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’ll do: 

Assist in setup and serving of hot and/or cold foods
Clean and sanitize equipment and workstations 

Interact with customers in the serving, retail, and dining areas   

What you bring: 

Positive attitude, professionalism and respect for others 
Basic food-handling skills 
Ability to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 8 hours) 

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 apprenticeships and 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  

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!  

Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications
Package Description
Food Service Assistant
Monday - Friday
37.5 Hours worked per week
£12.00 per hour + Sodexo Benefits
Full uniform and training provided
20 days annual leave increasing to 25 with service
Cycle to work scheme
Life assurance
Company pension scheme
Eye care vouchers
Employee assistance program with counselling and life advice supports
Family leave options
Shopping Discounts
Training, development, and progression opportunities
Refer a friend scheme (Talent Spotters)
Online Recognition Scheme (Reward Hub)
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About The CompanyAbout Sodexo 

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services. 

We are committed to being an inclusive employer. We are a forces friendly employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds and identities. We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins.

We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations.

Click here to read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture.