Food Service Assistant

Sodexo France; Crewe; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading catering service provider in Crewe is looking for a part-time Food Service Assistant to deliver exceptional customer service and support food preparation and service. You will maintain a clean and hygienic environment, assist with service delivery, and have opportunities for career growth within the organization. This position offers £12.60 per hour and includes a comprehensive benefits package, showcasing Sodexo's commitment to employee wellbeing and development. Join us to contribute to a positive dining experience for our clients.

Benefits

Unlimited access to wellbeing support

Pension Plan membership

Sodexo Discounts Scheme

Bike to Work Scheme

Learning and development tools

Qualifications

• Knowledge of food hygiene standards is essential.
• Experience in catering roles is preferred.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team setting.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with food preparation and service.
• Deliver friendly customer service across catering areas.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in work areas.
• Complete service-related documentation accurately.
• Operate tills and manage stock effectively.
• Perform cleaning duties and support special functions.

Skills

Food hygiene knowledge

Previous catering experience

Teamwork

Communication skills

Flexibility

Commitment to safety practices

Job description

# Food Service Assistant### Job Introduction* **28 hours per week*** **Monday to Thursday 7:00am to 2:30pm*** **£12.60 per hour + Sodexo employee benefits package*** **Full uniform and training provided*** **Free parking onsite*** **Opportunities for career development**#### #### **Food Service Assistant**#### **Crewe - Part time*****Serve incredible food, enjoy incredible perks.***##### As a Catering Assistant, you will be responsible for delivering excellent customer service through the preparation, presentation, and service of food and beverages. You will support the day-to-day operations of the catering service, ensuring all food is served to a high standard in a clean, safe, and welcoming environment.##### This role requires a flexible and proactive approach, with a focus on maintaining hygiene, supporting service delivery, and communicating effectively with customers and colleagues. Your commitment to quality and service excellence will help ensure a positive experience for all clients and visitors.**What you'll do:*** Assist with food preparation and presentation following company standards* Deliver efficient, friendly service across all catering areas* Maintain a clean and hygienic environment, including equipment and work areas* Serve customers at counters, promote sales and service excellence* Accurately complete all service-related documentation* Operate tills and manage stock on service counters/chilled decks* Check and record food temperatures and deliveries* Support vending machine maintenance and replenishment* Carry out general cleaning duties, including kitchenware, floors, and surfaces* Attend and support special functions, including some outside of regular hours* Report incidents, complaints, or issues promptly* Cover other areas as required during staff absence**What you'll bring:*** Food hygiene knowledge* Previous catering experience* Ability to work well in a team* Strong communication and interpersonal skills* A flexible, self-motivated approach* Commitment to health, safety, and food safety practices* Focused on delivering service excellence at all timesWorking with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance tobe part of something greater.***Belong*** in a company and team that values you foryou.***Act*** with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions.***Thrive*** in your own way.We also offer a range of perks, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families:* Unlimited access to an online platform offering wellbeing support* An extensive Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or life's larger problems, including legal and financial advice, support with work or personal issues impacting your wellbeing* Access to a 24hr virtual GP Service* Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 across popular big-brand retailers* Save for your future by becoming a member of the Pension Plan* Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including a variety of learning and development tools* Bike to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit* Sodexo UK and Irelands enhanced benefits and leave policies**A little more 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 100million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.We are committed tobeingan 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, SoTogether, 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.Click to read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture.***Belong in a team, thrive in service.****Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications*### Attached documents| | || --- | --- || Salary | £12.60 per hour plus Sodexo Benefits || Frequency | Hourly || Job Reference | SDX/TP/1141780/151749 || Contract Type | Permanent – Part Time || Closing Date | 26 December, 2025 || Job Category | Catering Staff || Business Unit | UK Corporate Services - Frontline || Location | Crewe, United Kingdom || No. of positions | 1 || Posted on | 12 December, 2025 || OpenStreetMap contributorsDirections to### Spread the word