Catering Assistant in Bristol

Pay: £12.60 per hour

Hours: 23.75 hours per week

Working Pattern: Monday - Friday (06.30-11.30) Term Time Only

Uniform will be provided

Location: Clifton College, 32 College Road, Clifton, Bristol BS8 3JH

As a General Catering Assistant for Sodexo at Clifton College, you will assist in the preparation of servicing and dining areas, food service, cleaning of equipment, utensils and working areas whilst maintaining correct levels of health and safety. You will ensure the prompt and efficient preparation and service of all meals to the company’s standard and to the client’s satisfaction and maintaining the cleanliness and hygiene of the Unit to the required standard in the Service Level Agreement.

What You Do

• Assist with all aspects of the preparation of food service areas and presentation of food to the notified standard.
• Handle all food with due care and attention, particularly in regard to customers' special dietary requirements: for example; nut, dairy or wheat allergies.
• Serve food and drink to customers and guests as directed.
• Assist with the replenishment of food, beverages and equipment to ensure service periods do not stop.
• Assist with the implementation of cleaning schedule to agreed standards.
• Promote a friendly working relationship with colleagues.
• Promote a good company image to customers and guests by using positive customer service practices.
• Assist with the set-up, service, clearing and cleaning of function catering as requested.
• Undertake occasional duties outside the normal routine but within the scope of the position and the department’s activities.
• Assist as required at special functions some of which may occur outside of regular hours, for which you will be paid overtime.

What You Bring

• A great sense of teamwork.
• A dedicated and orderly approach.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• The ability to prioritise your work, handle pressure, and communicate well at all levels.
• Impeccable punctuality and dependability.
• Experience in a similar environment (helpful but not a deal breaker).

What We Offer

• 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 and support with work-related 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 24-hour 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 while employed by Sodexo.
• Opportunities for growth and success throughout your career at Sodexo, including a variety of learning and development tools.
• Cycle to Work Scheme to help colleagues contribute to the environment while keeping fit.
• Volunteering opportunities to enable all colleagues to support worthwhile causes in our communities.
• A 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).