# Food Service Assistant### Job Introduction* **37 hours per week*** **5 working days out of 7 including weekends*** **Varied shifts starting from 06:30 through to 22:00, weekends from 06:30 - 18:30*** **£12.21 per hour*** **Car parking**Check your localtransport links here: - thedestination you should input is Colchester, CO2 7UTJob IntroductionWe are looking for a dedicated and friendly **Food Service Assistant** to join our team at **Merville Barracks, Circular Road South, Colchester, CO2 7UT**. You’ll play a key role in supporting the delivery of efficient and high-quality food services. Creating a positive experience for everyone.Key Responsibilities:* Provide excellent customer service, ensuring that food and beverages are served to a high standard.* Assist in the preparation and assembly of meals, adhering to food safety and hygiene regulations.* Ensure cleanliness and hygiene standards are maintained in the food service areas, including washing dishes, cleaning surfaces, and restocking supplies.* Help with the safe storage of food items and adhere to the rotation of stock.* Take customer orders, process payments, and support any special dietary requirements.* Assist in setting up and breaking down food service stations, ensuring an efficient service operation.* Follow all health and safety regulations in line with Sodexo's policies.What We’re Looking For:* Strong attention to detail and ability to work efficiently in a team.* Ability to maintain a positive attitude in a fast-paced environment.What we offer:Workingwith Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance tobe part of somethinggreater. You’ll belong in a company and team that values youforyou;you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everydayactions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we offer:* Mental health & wellbeing support* Employee Assistance Programme for personal, legal, and financial advice* 24/7 virtual GP & lifestyle rewards* Discounts for you & family* Financial tools & retirement plan* Cycle to Work & Paid volunteering day### Attached documents| | || --- | --- || Salary | £12.21 || Frequency | Hourly || Job Reference | SDX/TP/1324814/148833 || Contract Type | Permanent – Full Time || Closing Date | 21 October, 2025 || Job Category | Catering Staff || Business Unit | UK Government - Frontline || Location | Colchester, United Kingdom || No. of positions | 1 || Posted on | 07 October, 2025 || OpenStreetMap contributorsDirections to### Spread the word
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