Food Service Assistant

Sodexo

Location: Edinburgh Academy Junior School, 10 Arboretum Road, Edinburgh EH3 5PL

Salary: £12.71 per hour

Hours: 20 hours per week

Working Pattern: Monday - Friday (10:00 am - 2:00 pm)

Additional hours: Occasional weekend work depending on business needs

Contract: Term Time Only (37 weeks), Permanent, Part Time

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.

Additional Information

• Last Updated: 2026-09-24T12:54:57Z


• Job Reference: 72153


• Location: Edinburgh


• Job Title: Food Service Assistant


• Job code: SDX/TP/1300019/161058


• Category: Catering & Hospitality

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work as part of a supportive team delivering great service while 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.

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