General Assistant

As General Assistant for Sodexo at Trinity Catholic School, Mornington Road, Woodford Green, Essex, IG8 0TP
, you will be contributing 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, ensuring we are offering the best service possible. We work only normal hours and give public holidays off, including Christmas.

• Prepare delicious meals for our school team and pupils.
• Keep the kitchen and serving areas stocked, clean and hygienic at all times.
• Support the loading and unloading of supply and delivery vehicles.
• Observe food handling and hygiene regulations.
• Follow health and safety guidelines.
• Ensure that all machines and equipment are operated correctly.
• Always uphold the reputation of the company.

• A great sense of teamwork.
• Dedication and an orderly approach.
• The ability to prioritise your work, handle pressure and communicate well at all levels.
• Impeccable punctuality and dependability.
• Experience in a similar environment (helpful but not a deal breaker).

• Unlimited access to an online platform offering mental health and wellbeing support.
• Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or larger problems, including legal and financial advice.
• Access to a free health and wellbeing app that provides rewards for maintaining a healthy lifestyle and includes a 24‑hour virtual GP and 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.
• Membership in the Sodexo Retirement Plan to save for your future.
• A death‑in‑service benefit for colleagues who pass away whilst employed by Sodexo.
• Opportunities for career development, including a variety of learning and development tools.
• Cycle to Work Scheme to support environmental stewardship and fitness.
• Volunteering opportunities to help support worthwhile causes in our communities.
• A flexible and dynamic work environment.
• Competitive compensation.
• Full training and full protective uniform supplied.

• £12.21 per hour.
• 30 hours per week.
• Working pattern:
  Monday to Friday, Term Time only (39‑week Working Contract paid over 52 weeks).
• Equated pay (sometimes known as spread‑over pay) is a method of paying you for your contracted hours, working weeks and holiday pay over 12 months instead of only during the school‑closure weeks. This means you receive equal amounts of pay every month.

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). 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!