Mobile School Kitchen Assistant – Manchester Area

Do you enjoy preparing food and want to make a positive impact in a school environment? Join Sodexo as a Mobile Food Service Assistant covering schools kitchens in the Manchester Area and help serve meals that fuel students and staff for success. You'll be part of a supportive team that values care, collaboration, and bringing people together through great food every day.

Responsibilities:

• Support the preparation and service of fresh, high-quality meals, ensuring food is presented well, served on time and at the correct temperature.
• Assist with basic food preparation tasks and help keep the kitchen and service areas running efficiently throughout the day.
• Receive and check deliveries, store ingredients correctly, and follow stock rotation procedures (including first-in, first-out).
• Maintain excellent standards of hygiene, cleanliness, and food safety in line with company policies and legal regulations.
• Work collaboratively with the wider catering team to create a positive, inclusive workplace.
• Support a friendly, professional, and approachable service to students, staff and visitors.
• Provide a supportive environment for colleagues and support school events and special functions as required, occasionally outside normal working hours.
• Support portion control and minimise food waste to ensure an efficient and sustainable service.

Qualifications:

• A positive attitude and genuine enthusiasm for food, teamwork, and delivering great service.
• Strong communication and organisational skills, with the ability to manage tasks efficiently during busy service periods.
• The ability to work well under pressure while maintaining high standards of cleanliness and attention to detail.
• A basic Food Hygiene Certificate (or willingness to work towards one); relevant catering qualifications are an advantage but not essential.
• Enhanced DBS clearance is required.
• A proactive, reliable approach with a willingness to learn, develop new skills, and contribute ideas to improve the service.
• Previous experience in a catering, hospitality or food service role, ideally within a school or similar environment, is desirable but not essential.
• Driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Benefits:

• Competitive hourly rate of £13.30 per hour.
• All travel expenses are reimbursed.
• Retention bonus – £200 after successful completion of 12-week probation, and an additional £300 after 52 weeks of continuous employment.
• Over 20 Sodexo benefits to choose from, including a competitive retirement plan, discounts at 1,900+ retail brands, great gym offers, and a confidential 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
• Flexibility and room to grow in a way that feels right for you.
• Full-time progression opportunities.

EEO Statement: We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds and identities. We encourage all applicants to pursue their career aspirations regardless of background.

Compliance: 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).