Job Description

As a Food Service Assistant for Sodexo at Tettenhall College Wood Road, Wolverhampton, WV6 8QX, you will contribute towards the smooth running of a fast-paced food and beverage operation. You will be responsible for showcasing what the kitchen supplies, presenting it in the most eye-catching way possible, and ensuring we offer the best service possible.
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 and present food to the notified standard, ensuring the ethos of Fresh Food from Scratch is followed
Ensure all work areas and surfaces are clean and tidy as is practical at all times, especially at the end of the day/shift
Serve customers in a quick, polite manner ensuring good customer service at all times
Replenish food and equipment to ensure an efficient and seamless service
Clear and clean work areas after the service periods
Complete any administration as requested including food temperatures, cleaning schedules, delivery temperatures, stock takes etc
Ensure that all food is prepared with due care and attention, particularly in regards to special dietary requirements, allergens and shelf life
Ensure the kitchen is maintained in a clean, organized manner and all food safety and health and safety policies and procedures are followed
Complete all cleaning schedules to the agreed standard
Promote a friendly working relationship with colleagues
Undertake training and comply with all company policies and procedures
Raise any issues to the Head Chef or Catering Manager in a timely manner
Report any incidents of accident, near miss, fire, loss, theft, damage, unfit food or any other irregularities
To work at school events, as required, with occasional evening and weekend work
Assist with the set up, service, clearing and cleaning of function catering as requested
Carry out any reasonable request by management
Assist in other local units as may be necessary in an emergency
What You Bring:
Good interpersonal skills - calm nature
Enthusiastic - Displays a natural and sustained enthusiasm and energy
Self-Motivated - Needs no encouragement to make things happen
Strong but Flexible - Always prepared to listen and consider the views of others
Positive - Focuses on what CAN be done
Personal Appearance - Recognizes importance that appearance has on the attitudes of others
Responsible - Conscious of the consequences of action or inaction
Conscientious - Demonstrates a commitment to get things done on or before agreed deadlines
What We Offer:
Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it's a chance to be part of something greater. You'll belong to 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.
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 and support with work-related 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 24-hour 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 while employed by Sodexo.
Opportunities for growth and success throughout your career at Sodexo, including a variety of learning and development tools.
Cycle to Work Scheme to help colleagues contribute to the environment while keeping fit.
Volunteering opportunities to enable all colleagues to support worthwhile causes in our communities.
A flexible and dynamic work environment.
Competitive compensation.
Full training and full protective uniform supplied.
Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!
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).
Note: Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of applications.
Attached documents
Salary 12.21 per hour
Frequency Hourly
Job Reference SDX/TP/2068095/150504
Contract Type Permanent - Part Time
Closing Date 25 November, 2025
Job Category Catering Staff
Business Unit UK Schools - Frontline
Location Wolverhampton, United Kingdom
No. of positions 1
Posted on 11 November, 2025

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