Casual Catering Assistant

Here at our iconic Hurstpierpoint College, Independents by Sodexo, we are offering a fantastic opportunity for a Catering Assistant to be welcomed into and become a part of our seasoned catering team. The health and well-being of our students are at the heart of everything we do at Independents by Sodexo. We provide a delicious range of meals that not only fuels the body but also satisfies the intellect and spirit.

Our team at Hurstpierpoint College has years of experience and has a naturally entrepreneurial and agile spirit, all while maintaining unwavering consistency. The approach we take is founded on teamwork and is inspired by our rich heritage and cherished family values. This opportunity not only allows you to showcase your skills but also offers a chance for personal growth and possible career progression.

You are the face of the Catering Service operation as a Catering Assistant with Sodexo. This position involves making sure that all work areas are kept clean and organised at all times as well as preparing and serving our various menus. Your positive attitude and 5 star customer service abilities will make you an indispensable part of everyone's daily life.

What you’ll do:

• Assist with dining hall, counter setup and serving of hot and cold food.
• Sanitise and clean workstations and equipment.
• At the conclusion of meal times, serve and replenish food from counters and steam tables and dismantle stations.
• Engage with students in the dining, retail, and serving areas.

What you bring:

• Professionalism, empathy, and a positive outlook on life.
• A vital attribute is being able to demonstrate a consistent teamwork mentality.
• Basic food handling skills are preferred; however, not essential.
• Ability to spend up to eight hours a day working while standing.
• Food handling skills are preferable; however, not essential.
• Please note you will have to have access to your own transportation to work at this site as there is NO public transport available to take you direct to site.

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.

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!

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).

Variable hours for day, evenings, and weekends shifts. £12.60 per hour. Term time and non-term time. Special events and Summer School which runs for 4 weeks throughout the summer. Start from May 2025 until September and beyond! Free parking. Meals provided on duty. Working within a well-established, passionate, and driven Catering Team.

About 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. We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.