Mess Steward

Overview

• 37.5 hours per week
• Any 5 out of 7 days
• £12.52 per hour
• Car parking

As a Mess Steward with Sodexo at Swinton Barracks, Perham Down, SP11 9LQ. You\\\’ll play an important role in supporting military personnel on a Ministry of Defence (MOD) base. Your day-to-day interactions will directly impact the experience of those serving, ensuring they have a positive and efficient dining experience.

Job Description

As a Mess Steward with Sodexo at Swinton Barracks, Perham Down, SP11 9LQ. You\\\’ll play an important role in supporting military personnel on a Ministry of Defence (MOD) base. Your day-to-day interactions will directly impact the experience of those serving, ensuring they have a positive and efficient dining experience.

Responsibilities

• Dining Area Setup: Prepare dining areas, functions, and meeting spaces before service to ensure smooth and efficient operations
• Food Service & Replenishment: Serve meals and replenish food stations as needed, ensuring everything is available and properly maintained throughout service
• Customer Interaction: Provide professional and courteous service to military personnel in dining, retail, and other areas
• Cleaning & Hygiene: Maintain cleanliness and hygiene by regularly sanitizing workstations, equipment, and dining areas in line with health and safety standards
• Event Support: Assist with special events and functions, ensuring all aspects of service run smoothly and efficiently
• Teamwork: Work closely with your team to ensure all tasks are completed efficiently and to the highest standard

Qualifications

• Professionalism and Respect: A positive attitude, strong communication skills, and respect for others in all interactions
• No Experience Required: Previous hospitality or food service experience is helpful but not required. A willingness to learn and adapt is key.
• Reliability & Flexibility: Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing needs

Benefits

• On-the-job training with experienced professionals
• Fully funded apprenticeship qualifications
• Career development opportunities within Sodexo
• A friendly and supportive work environment
• Wellbeing Support – Unlimited online resources, a free health app with 24/7 virtual GP, and an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Financial Benefits – Discounts for you and your family, salary finance support, retirement plan, and a death-in-service benefit
• Career Growth – Apprenticeships, learning tools, and development opportunities.
• Work Perks – Cycle to Work Scheme, volunteering opportunities, flexible work, full training, and a protective uniform

Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications