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Job Introduction

Food Service Assistant

Trivium Packaging, Coxmoor Road, Sutton-in-Ashfield, NG17 5LA

Package Description:

• £12.71 per hour
• Monday to Friday - 20 hours a week (7am till 11am)
• Christmas shutdown period
• Overtime opportunities available to cover holidays and absence
• Free on-site secure parking
• Increased holiday allowance with service
• Free uniform provided
• Employee rewards and recognition programme
• Contributory pension scheme
• Training and development opportunities including Apprenticeships

Job Introduction:

We are currently seeking a reliable, enthusiastic and customer-focused Food Service Assistant to join our catering team at Trivium Packaging.

This is a varied and hands-on role within a busy open-plan kitchen, supporting breakfast and lunch service, food preparation, basic cooking, vending and general kitchen duties. We're looking for someone with a positive attitude who enjoys working with people, is flexible and willing to support different areas of the operation to deliver an excellent service to colleagues, contractors and visitors.

What You'll Do:

As a Food Service Assistant, your responsibilities will include:

• Cooking and serving breakfast items to customers
• Preparing sandwiches, grab-and-go products and other food items in accordance with company specifications and build cards
• Carrying out general kitchen duties including food preparation, cleaning and maintaining hygiene standards
• Ensuring all products are correctly labelled in line with Natasha's Law and company procedures
• Stocking and replenishing vending machines with food, drinks and confectionery
• Cleaning and maintaining vending machines in accordance with cleaning schedules
• Completing vending control sheets and accurately recording stock and cash takings
• Monitoring and recording food temperatures in line with HACCP requirements
• Assisting with weekly stock ordering and monthly stock takes
• Operating the EPOS till system and processing customer transactions
• Supporting all areas of the catering operation as required
• Maintaining high standards of food safety, hygiene and cleanliness
• Supporting merchandising and promotional activities within the catering operation
• Attending training sessions and team meetings as required
• Delivering excellent customer service and building positive relationships with customers and colleagues

What You'll Bring:

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Experience preparing and serving breakfasts, sandwiches and other food items within a catering, hospitality or food service environment
• Basic food preparation and kitchen experience
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• A positive, flexible and team-focused attitude
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail
• Basic numeracy and cash handling skills
• The ability to work efficiently in a busy environment
• Knowledge of food safety, hygiene and HACCP requirements
• Willingness to undertake training and development opportunities
• Ability to follow company procedures and maintain high standards

Why Join Sodexo?

Working with Sodexo is more than a job – it's an opportunity to be part of something greater.

In this role you'll benefit from:

• Being part of a supportive and friendly team
• Opportunities for career progression and development
• Access to training and recognised qualifications
• A culture focused on wellbeing, inclusion and respect
• The chance to make a positive impact on the daily experience of our customers

Ready to be part of something greater?

Apply today and join Sodexo in delivering exceptional food and customer service at Trivium Packaging.

Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we receive a high volume of applications.