General Kitchen Assistant

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

Job summary

A leading global facilities management company is seeking a General Kitchen Assistant in Redditch, UK. The ideal candidate will prepare meals for the school, maintain cleanliness, and adhere to food safety regulations. This role offers a competitive hourly wage of £12.21 for 30 hours per week, with a term time only contract. Enjoy a flexible and supportive work environment where you can contribute to a positive team atmosphere.

Benefits

Support for mental health and wellbeing

Employee Assistance Programme

Access to a health and wellbeing app

Sodexo Discounts Scheme

Salary Finance Platform benefits

Retirement Plan membership

Training and development opportunities

Cycle to Work Scheme

Flexible work environment

Full protective uniform supplied

Competitive compensation

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar kitchen environment is helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals for school team and pupils.
• Maintain cleanliness in kitchen and serving areas.
• Assist in loading and unloading supplies.
• Follow food hygiene and safety guidelines.

Skills

Great sense of teamwork

Punctuality and dependability

Ability to handle pressure

Good communication skills

Job description

Job introduction

As General Kitchen Assistant for Sodexo at Nishkam School West London, 152 Syon Lane, London, Isleworth, TW7 5PN, you will be contributing towards the smooth running of a fast-paced food and beverage operation. You will be responsible for showcasing what the kitchen supplies, presenting it in the most eye-catching way possible, ensuring we are offering the best service possible. As well as this, you work no unsociable hours and get public holidays off… including Christmas!

Join Sodexo and be part of something greater. You belong in a team where you can act with purpose and thrive in your own way.

What you do:

• Prepare delicious meals for our school team and pupils.
• Keep the kitchen and serving areas stocked, clean and hygienic always.
• Support the loading and unloading of supply and delivery vehicles.
• Observe food handling and hygiene regulations.
• Follow health and safety guidelines.
• Ensure that all machines and equipment are operated correctly.
• Always uphold the reputation of the company.

What you bring:

• Have a great sense of teamwork.
• Show that you can adopt a dedicated and orderly approach.
• Show that you can prioritise your work, handle pressure, and communicate well at all levels.
• Show impeccable punctuality and dependability.
• Experience in a similar environment (helpful but not a deal breaker).

What 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 Plan
• A death in for colleagues who pass away whilst employed by Sodexo
• Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including 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 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)

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

Why Sodexo?

A role that fits your life - and your family

• £12.21 per hour
• 30 hours per week
• Working pattern: Monday - Friday (9am - 3pm)
• Term Time only (39 week Working Contract paid over 52 weeks)

Equated pay (sometimes known as spread-over pay) is a method of paying you for your contracted hours, working weeks and holiday pay spread over 12 months instead of just receiving pay during the months that you work and none during the school closures/non-working weeks. This means that you get paid equal amounts of pay every month. Further information will be supplied at interview stage.