Food Service Assistant

LVS Ascot, London Road, Ascot, SL5 8DR

8 hours per week | Sundays | £13.76 to £16.08 per hour

Bring great food, warm service and positive energy to every Sunday

Great food can make a real difference to someone’s day. At LVS Ascot, our dining experience is about much more than serving meals. It’s about creating a welcoming environment where students, staff and visitors can relax, enjoy quality food and receive brilliant service.

We’re looking for a Food Service Assistant who brings enthusiasm, warmth and pride to everything they do.

Whether you already have experience in catering and hospitality or you’re looking for an opportunity to develop your skills, this could be the perfect Sunday role for you.

You’ll become part of our friendly Sodexo catering team, helping us deliver fresh, well-presented food and a service experience that our school community can look forward to.

The important details

Location: LVS Ascot, London Road, Ascot, SL5 8DR
Shift: 8:30am to 2:30pm and 5:00pm to 7:30pm
Pay: £13.76 per hour for the earlier shift and £16.08 per hour for the evening shift

Please note: Sunday is a split shift, so this opportunity is likely to be particularly suitable for applicants who live locally or can travel easily to and from LVS Ascot between shifts.

You can check your journey using Traveline.

What you’ll do

As a Food Service Assistant, you’ll be part of the team that brings our food service to life.

You’ll help make sure every meal looks inviting, every service runs smoothly and every student, colleague and visitor receives a warm and professional welcome.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the preparation and service of fresh, high-quality meals
• Presenting and serving food to the required standards
• Assisting with basic food preparation and day-to-day kitchen activities
• Creating a welcoming dining environment and delivering excellent customer service
• Maintaining excellent standards of food safety, hygiene and cleanliness
• Receiving deliveries, storing stock correctly and following stock rotation procedures
• Supporting school functions, hospitality and special events when required
• Assisting with portion control and helping us minimise food waste
• Working closely with your catering colleagues to deliver a smooth and efficient service
• Sharing ideas and contributing to improvements in the dining experience

What we’re looking for

More than anything, we’re looking for someone who cares about doing a great job.

You’ll enjoy working with people, take pride in high standards and understand how the little details can turn good service into a great experience.

You’ll bring:

• A positive, professional and enthusiastic attitude
• A friendly and approachable manner
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Great attention to detail
• The ability to stay organised and work efficiently during busy service periods
• Reliability and a flexible approach
• A genuine commitment to excellent customer service, cleanliness and food safety

Previous experience in catering, hospitality or food service would be an advantage, but it isn’t essential. If you have the right attitude and willingness to learn, we can help you develop.

A Food Hygiene Certificate would also be advantageous, although training can be provided.

Why join Sodexo at LVS Ascot?

This is an opportunity to become part of a team where your contribution matters.

At Sodexo, we believe in creating a workplace where people can belong, develop and make a difference. You’ll be working in a professional school environment, alongside colleagues who care about delivering quality food, excellent service and positive experiences every day.

If you’re looking for a Sunday role where you can bring your personality, energy and passion for great service, we’d love to hear from you.

Ready to bring something special to Sundays at LVS Ascot?

Apply today and become part of the Sodexo team.

Important information

Due to lone-working requirements, applicants must be aged 18 or over.

An enhanced DBS check will be required for successful applicants.

We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability and making sure disabled people have the opportunity to fulfil their aspirations.

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 in the UK and/or Disclosure Scotland in Scotland.

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