We currently have an opportunity for a General Catering Assistant to join our team. This is a great opportunity for a customer focused individual to join a world leading food and facilities management company, which can offer unrivalled opportunities for career progression.Package DescriptionAs a General Assistant at Sodexo in St George's Barracks, Bicester, OX25 1PP We are seeking a proactive and versatile candidate to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work across multiple departments, developing a broad skillset and contributing to various operational processes. This is an exciting opportunity for individuals who thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy taking on new challenges.You will collaborate closely with teams in retail, hospitality, catering and cleaning, ensuring the smooth and efficient running of operations. By leveraging your diverse skillset, you will play a key role in enhancing our operational flexibility, optimizing processes, and driving continuous improvement across the business.What you’ll do:Assist in different departments including retail, hospitality, catering and cleaning, to ensure smooth workflow and efficient operations.Continuously enhance your skillset through on-the-job learning and cross-training opportunities to stay up-to-date with the latest operational tools and techniques.Build relationships across departments, fostering collaboration and improving your overall understanding of how the business operates.What you bring:The ability to learn new skills quickly and apply them in a variety of settings.A proactive, adaptable, and flexible approach to work.Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues across multiple departments.No previous experience requiredWhat 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 PlanA death in Service benefit for colleagues who pass away whilst employed by SodexoOpportunities 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 environmentCompetitive compensationFull training and full protective uniform suppliedReady to be part of something greater? Apply today!Main ResponsibilitiesTo comply with all the legal and hygiene requirements.To assist as directed, with all aspects of preparation and presentation of food to the company’s standards, utilising recipes from the central system and to have full knowledge of all allergen information prior to service.To assist at service time by serving the customers, as directed, to the company standard, including correct portion control and promote a friendly atmosphere.To operate the cash register (if required) and make necessary sales records.To receive any training as is necessary to maintain the standards in the establishment.To undertake all aspects in the cleaning of equipment – walls (up to 6ft), floors, fixtures and fittings, to the companies’ standard according to the cleaning rota as required and directed.To ensure work areas and equipment are left clean.To assist in loading service counters, as and when directed, and to ensure sufficient supplies throughout the service period, paying particular attention to the minimum style guide standards and implementation of all current marketing offers and promotions.Highly advisable to join the CLOSED Best in Class Facebook page to view and share best practiceTo accept deliveries, recording necessary temperatures and putting away as set out by safegard and your line manager.To ensure a high standard of personal and general cleanliness and hygiene to comply with statutory and company regulations.To assist, from time to time, at special functions, some of which may occasionally occur outside working hours.To report immediately any incidents of fire, theft, loss, damage, unfit food or other irregularities and take such action as may be appropriate or possible.To relieve in other local units from time to time during sicknessTo report any customer complaints and take action, if at all possible.To attend any reasonable requests made by the Manager.IRREGULAR DUTIES:To relieve and assist in other establishments in certain circumstances.To attend to and take all necessary action, statutory and otherwise in the event of accident, fire, loss, theft, lost property, damage, unfit food or other irregularities and complete the necessary return and/or reports.To attend meetings and training courses as requested. These may include travel and/or overnight accommodation which Sodexo will cover the costs for.The Ideal CandidateEssentialEnhanced DBS ClearanceHigh Team Ethic and working principlesDesirable Previous Catering Experience Food Hygiene QualificationsCustomer Service Skills About The CompanyIn the UK and Ireland, Sodexo employs some 35,000 employees to deliver integrated facilities management services to clients at over 2,000 locations in the corporate, healthcare, education, leisure, defence and justice sectors. With an annual turnover of over £1bn, we provide everything from catering, cleaning and reception to security, laboratory and grounds maintenance services, enabling our clients to focus on their core business.We are building on our support to the Armed Forces community through the development of specific pathways within our recruitment process to support ex-forces personnel and reservists, those applying for jobs with us who meet the ideal candidate criteria for the role advertised are guaranteed to progress to the selection process.Sodexo and our clients are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults within a regulated activity. Certain roles will require applicants to undergo screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and/ or Disclosure Scotland.
