As a Food Service Assistant at Sodexo in Sanmina, Fermoy, Co Cork, you are also a helping pair hands and a good mood motivator. This role includes the preparation and serving of our vibrant cafe menu and ensuring all working areas are kept clean and tidy. Your cheerful customer service puts a smile on people's faces and makes an impact in their everyday lives. 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’ll do:

• Assist in setup and serving of hot and/or cold foods from counters and steamtables
• Clean and sanitize equipment and workstations
• Reads recipes and/or product directions and estimate food requirements
• Serve and replenish food from counters and steam table and break down stations at the end of meal periods
• Interacts with customers in the serving, retail, and dining areas

What you bring:

• Positive attitude, professionalism and respect for others
• Basic food-handling skills
• Ability to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 8 hours)
• {Insert Certification} or equivalent experience; no previous work experience required

What we offer:

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 offer:

• Flexible and dynamic work environment
• Competitive compensation
• Access to ongoing training and development programs
• Countless opportunities to grow within the company
• Full training and full protective uniform supplied

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!

• To assist as directed with all aspects of preparation and presentation of food to the Company’s standard and ensuring adherence to legislation including HACCP.
• To serve the customers to the Company’s standard, to promote a friendly and welcoming atmosphere and to utilise selling techniques to benefit both the company and the client.
• To carry out cashier duties when required.
• To receive any training that is necessary to maintain and improve the standards of the establishment.
• To ensure tables and condiments are kept clean at all times and that condiments are well stocked.
• To assist in setting and replenishing the food service counters.
• To undertake all necessary cleaning to the Company’s standard, according to the cleaning rota, or as directed.
• This includes the following: -walls (up to 6 feet), floors, fixtures & fittings, equipment, pots, pans, cutlery, crockery, glassware etc.
• To ensure a high standard of personal hygiene, cleanliness and neatness ensuring full Sodexho uniform is worn at all times. To comply with Statutory and Company Hygiene Regulations in handling and storage of food and beverages.
• To ensure you act in the interests of your own safety and the safety of others at all times.
• To attend to any reasonable request by management.

About Sodexo

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday 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 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 Working Parents, Sodexo Disability, So together, generations and origins. We have also launched Be Heard which is an employee network designed to bring black colleagues together (virtually) to bring about positive change.

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.

Click here to read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture.

• 20 hours per week
• €11.30 per hour
• Monday - Friday 14:00pm - 18:00pm, 1/3 Saturdays 07:30am - 14:30pm
• 20 days annual leave increasing to 25 with service
• Free GP service
• Bike to work scheme
• Life assurance
• Company pension scheme
• Eye care vouchers
• Employee assistance program with counselling and life advice supports
• Family leave options
• Shopping Discounts
• Training, development, and progression opportunities
• Refer a friend scheme (Talent Spotters)
• Online Recognition Scheme (Reward Hub)