Food Service Assistant (Maternity cover)

Company: Sodexo
Apply for the Food Service Assistant (Maternity cover)
Location: Salisbury
Job Description:

  • 37.5 hours per week
  • 6 Months Fixed Term Contract
  • 5 out of 7 per week
  • Mon – Fri 06:00 – 14:00 / 10:45 – 18:45 weekend 10:00 – 18:00
  • From £12.71 per hour
  • Free Car parking

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Job Description

As a Food Service Assistant (Maternity Cover) with Sodexo at Alanbrooke Diner Larkhill Garrison, Larkhill, SP4 8QT. You’ll play an important role in supporting military personnel on a Ministry of Defence (MOD) base. Your day-to-day interactions will directly impact the experience of those serving, ensuring they have a positive and efficient dining experience.

Key Responsibilities

  • Dining Area Setup: Prepare dining areas, functions, and meeting spaces before service to ensure smooth and efficient operations.
  • Food Service & Replenishment: Serve meals and replenish food stations as needed, ensuring everything is available and properly maintained throughout service.
  • Customer Interaction: Provide professional and courteous service to military personnel in dining, retail, and other areas.
  • Cleaning & Hygiene: Maintain cleanliness and hygiene by regularly sanitizing workstations, equipment, and dining areas in line with health and safety standards.
  • Event Support: Assist with special events and functions, ensuring all aspects of service run smoothly and efficiently.
  • Teamwork: Work closely with your team to ensure all tasks are completed efficiently and to the highest standard.

What You’ll Need

  • Professionalism and Respect: A positive attitude, strong communication skills, and respect for others in all interactions.
  • No Experience Required: Previous hospitality or food service experience is helpful but not required. A willingness to learn and adapt is key.
  • Reliability & Flexibility: Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing needs.

What we offer

  • On-the-job training with experienced professionals
  • Fully funded apprenticeship qualifications
  • Career development opportunities within Sodexo
  • A friendly and supportive work environment
  • Wellbeing Support – Unlimited online resources, a free health app with 24/7 virtual GP, and an Employee Assistance Programme.
  • Financial Benefits – Discounts for you and your family, salary finance support, retirement plan, and a death-in-service benefit.
  • Career Growth – Apprenticeships, learning tools, and development opportunities.
  • Work Perks – Cycle to Work Scheme, volunteering opportunities, flexible work, full training, and a protective uniform.

Join us and be part of a company that values its employees and offers real career growth opportunities.

Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications

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Posted: June 4th, 2026