Food Service Assistant
Sodexo, South Leith, City of Edinburgh
Food Service Assistant
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Sodexo, South Leith, City of Edinburgh
- Part time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted 3 days ago, 9 Jul | Get your application in today.
Closing date: Closing date not specified
Job ref: 4c167e32adb543279f30fc375dde11ec
Location ref: South Leith, City of Edinburgh
Full Job Description
Food Service Assistant
Location: Edinburgh Academy Senior School, 42 Henderson Row, Edinburgh EH3 5BL
Pay: £12.71 per hour
Hours: 35 hours per week
Working Pattern: Mainly Monday-Friday (10:00am - 5:00pm)
Contract: Term Time Only, Permanent, Part Time
Salary
£12.71 to £12.71 per hour
Posted
07/07/2026
Recruiter
Sodexo
Job Ref
SDX/TP/736016/159278
About the Role
As a Food Service Assistant, you'll support the day-to-day running of a busy food service operation. From preparing and serving food to keeping the kitchen and dining areas clean and organised, you'll help ensure everything runs smoothly. You'll work as part of a supportive team delivering great service while maintaining high standards of hygiene and safety.
What You'll Do
- Assist with the preparation and serving of food and beverages
- Maintain clean, safe and hygienic kitchen and dining areas
- Replenish food displays and service counters as required
- Support deliveries and store supplies appropriately
- Follow food hygiene, health and safety procedures
- Provide a friendly and helpful service to customers, colleagues or visitors
What We're Looking For
- A positive and reliable attitude
- Strong teamwork and communication skills
- Good organisation and attention to detail
- Ability to work in a busy environment and prioritise tasks
- Previous catering or food service experience is helpful but not essential, as full training will be provided
What We Offer
- Supportive team and positive working environment
- Full training and uniform provided
- 24/7 virtual GP access and wellbeing support
- Sodexo discounts on shopping, travel, and more
- Pension scheme and life cover
- Learning and development opportunities
Why Join Us
- Be part of a respected school community
- Enjoy stable, predictable hours
- Work in a role where your effort has a real, visible impact every day
- Join a team that values respect, support, and teamwork
Sodexo and our clients are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Certain roles will require applicants to undergo appropriate screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of applications.
Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today and start your journey with Sodexo.
Contact Details
Sodexo
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Contact: Mary Chukelu
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maintaining high standards of hygiene and safety.What You'll DoAssist with the preparation and serving of food and beveragesMaintain clean, safe and hygienic kitchen and dining areasReplenish food displays and service counters as requiredSupport deliveries and store supplies appropriatelyFollow food hygiene, health and safety proceduresProvide a friendly and helpful service to customers, colleagues or visitorsWhat We're Looking ForA positive and reliable attitudeStrong teamwork and communication skillsGood organisation and attention to detailAbility to work in a busy environment and prioritise tasksPrevious catering or food service experience is helpful but not essential, as full training will be providedWhat We OfferSupportive team and positive working environmentFull training and uniform provided24/7 virtual GP access and wellbeing supportSodexo discounts on shopping, travel, and morePension scheme and life coverLearning and development opportunitiesWhy Join UsBe part of a respected
school communityEnjoy stable, predictable hoursWork in a role where your effort has a real, visible impact every dayJoin a team that values respect, support, and teamworkSodexo and our clients are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.Certain roles will require applicants to undergo appropriate screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of applications.Ready to be part of something greater?Apply today and start your journey with Sodexo.
Food Service AssistantLocation: Edinburgh Academy Senior School, 42 Henderson Row, Edinburgh EH3 5BLPay:£12.71 per hourHours: 35 hours per weekWorking Pattern: Mainly Monday-Friday (10.00am - 17.00pm)Contract: Term Time Only, Permanent, Part Time)A role that fits around your lifeLooking for a role with a great work-life balance? Join Sodexo as a Food Service Assistant at Edinburgh Academy Senior School and be part of a team that takes pride in delivering high-quality food and service in a welcoming environment.This is a great opportunity to work in a friendly setting where your contribution helps create a positive experience for everyone who visits the site.About the RoleAs a Food Service Assistant, you'll support the day-to-day running of a busy food service operation. From preparing and serving food to keeping the kitchen and dining areas clean and organised, you'll help ensure everything runs smoothly.You'll work as part of a supportive team delivering great service while