# Food Service Assistant### Job Introduction* **30 hours per week*** **Monday to Friday, 8.30am-14.30pm or 09.00am-15.00pm*** **£12.21 per hour**Check your localtransport links here: Job Description:As a Food Service Assistant with Sodexo at **Vauxhall Barracks, Foxhall Road, Didcot, OX11 7ES**. You'll play an important role in supporting military personnel on a Ministry of Defence (MOD) base. Your day-to-day interactions will directly impact the experience of those serving, ensuring they have a positive and efficient dining experience.KeyResponsibilities:* Dining Area Setup: Prepare dining areas, functions, and meeting spaces before service to ensure smooth and efficient operations.* Food Service & Replenishment: Serve meals and replenish food stations as needed, ensuring everything is available and properly maintained throughout service.* Customer Interaction: Provide professional and courteous service to military personnel in dining, retail, and other areas.* Cleaning & Hygiene: Maintain cleanliness and hygiene by regularly sanitizing workstations, equipment, and dining areas in line with health and safety standards.* Event Support: Assist with special events and functions, ensuring all aspects of service run smoothly and efficiently.* Teamwork: Work closely with your team to ensure all tasks are completed efficiently and to the highest standard.What You’ll Need:* Professionalism and Respect: A positive attitude, strong communication skills, and respect for others in all interactions.* No Experience Required: Previous hospitality or food service experience is helpful but not required. A willingness to learn and adapt is key.* Reliability & Flexibility: Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing needs.What we offer:* On-the-job training with experienced professionals* Fully funded apprenticeship qualifications* Career development opportunities within Sodexo* A friendly and supportive work environment* Wellbeing Support – Unlimited online resources, a free health app with 24/7 virtual GP, and an Employee Assistance Programme.* Financial Benefits – Discounts for you and your family, salary finance support, retirement plan, and a death-in-service benefit.* Career Growth – Apprenticeships, learning tools, and development opportunities.* Work Perks – Cycle to Work Scheme, volunteering opportunities, flexible work, full training, and a protective uniform.Join us and be part of a companythat values its employees and offers real career growth opportunities.### Attached documents| | || --- | --- || Salary | £12.21 per hour || Frequency | Hourly || Job Reference | SDX/TP/2417222/148943 || Contract Type | Permanent – Part Time || Closing Date | 22 October, 2025 || Job Category | Catering Staff || Business Unit | UK Government - Frontline || Location | Didcot, United Kingdom || No. of positions | 1 || Posted on | 08 October, 2025 || OpenStreetMap contributorsDirections to### Spread the word
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