General Assistant
Sodexo
Date: 5 days ago
City: Birmingham
Contract type: Full time

Job Introduction
In your role as Sodexo's General Assistant at King Edwards VI Handsworth School for Girls Handsworth, you will help ensure that a bustling food and beverage operation runs smoothly. In order to guarantee that we are providing the greatest service possible, it will be your responsibility to showcase the kitchen items and display them in the most visually appealing way. You also get off on public holidays, including Christmas, and don't have to work unsociable hours!
Join Sodexo and be part of something greater. You belong in a team where you can act with purpose and thrive in your own way.
What You Do
Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. You’ll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we also offer a range of resources, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families:
“A role that fits your life - and your family”
About The Company
About Sodexo
At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.
We are committed to being an inclusive employer. We are a forces friendly employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds and identities. We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins.
We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations. We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.
Click here to read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture.
In your role as Sodexo's General Assistant at King Edwards VI Handsworth School for Girls Handsworth, you will help ensure that a bustling food and beverage operation runs smoothly. In order to guarantee that we are providing the greatest service possible, it will be your responsibility to showcase the kitchen items and display them in the most visually appealing way. You also get off on public holidays, including Christmas, and don't have to work unsociable hours!
Join Sodexo and be part of something greater. You belong in a team where you can act with purpose and thrive in your own way.
What You Do
- Prepare delicious meals for our school team and pupils.
- Keep the kitchen and serving areas stocked, clean and hygienic always.
- Support the loading and unloading of supply and delivery vehicles.
- Observe food handling and hygiene regulations.
- Follow health and safety guidelines.
- Ensure that all machines and equipment are operated correctly.
- Always uphold the reputation of the company.
- Have a great sense of teamwork.
- Show that you can adopt a dedicated and orderly approach.
- Show that you can prioritise your work, handle pressure, and communicate well at all levels.
- Show impeccable punctuality and dependability.
- Experience in a similar environment (helpful but not a deal breaker).
Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. You’ll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we also offer a range of resources, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families:
- Unlimited access to an online platform offering mental health and wellbeing support.
- Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or larger problems where you may need additional support, including legal and financial advice, support with work related issues or personal issues such as bereavement.
- Access to a free health and wellbeing app that provides rewards for maintaining a healthy lifestyle and includes access to a 24hr virtual GP and various other services.
- The Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 (also open to friends and family) and/or the prepayment cashback card.
- Money Insights and financial benefits via the Salary Finance Platform.
- Save for your future by becoming a member of the Sodexo Retirement Plan
- A death in Service benefit for colleagues who pass away whilst employed by Sodexo
- Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including a variety of learning and development tools.
- Cycle to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit.
- Volunteering Opportunities to enable all colleagues to help support worthwhile causes in our communities.
- Flexible and dynamic work environment
- Competitive compensation
- Full training and full protective uniform supplied.
- 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 (UK) and / or Disclosure Scotland (Scotland)**
- Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of application
“A role that fits your life - and your family”
- £12.21 per hour
- 20 hours per week
- Working pattern: Monday to Friday
- Term Time only (39 week Working Contract paid over 52 weeks)**
About The Company
About Sodexo
At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.
We are committed to being an inclusive employer. We are a forces friendly employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds and identities. We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins.
We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations. We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.
Click here to read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture.
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