Overview
Join to apply for the Food Service Assistant/Waiter role at Sodexo. As a Food Service Assistant/Waiter with Sodexo at RAF Halton, Wendover, Aylesbury, HP22 5PG, 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.
Details
30 hours per week, 5 days out of 7, with various shifts between 5am and 7pm and occasional finishes of 24:00 for events on site. Salary: £12.21 per hour + Sodexo Benefits. Additional on-site perks include 10% staff discount in the on-site shop, free car parking, reduced cost of the on-site gym, subsidised food, family days, and on-site cafe offerings. Online Recognition Scheme (Reward Hub) and discounts at Sodexo partner brands are also available. You must have been continuously resident in the UK for the last 3 years to apply for this position.
Responsibilities
* 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.
* Residency Requirement: You must have been continuously resident in the UK for the last 3 years to apply for this position.
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: 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
Additional Information
Attached documents: 2025 Benefits UK Brochure V9.pdf
*Seniority level: Entry level*
*Employment type: Full-time*
Job function: Management and Manufacturing | Industry: Facilities Services
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