Job Detail
Job Description
- 22.5 hours per week. Mondays – Fridays 1430-1900
- 12.87 per hour + Sodexo benefits
- Holidays
- Location is Ferryfield House, 100 Pilton Drive, Edinburgh , EH5 2HF.
This job puts good food on the table.
As a Food Service Assistant at Sodexo in Ferryfield House, you’ll play an important part in preparing and serving nutritious, comforting meals that support patient recovery and wellbeing. You’ll also help maintain a clean, safe environment in the kitchen and dining areas. With a cheerful attitude and great customer service, your presence can make a real difference in someone’s day.
What you’ll do:
- Assist with the setup and serving of hot and cold meals from counters and steam tables.
- Clean and sanitise kitchen equipment and work areas to maintain hygiene standards.
- Follow recipes and product instructions to ensure meal consistency and quality.
- Break down and clean stations at the end of meal service.
What you bring:
- Deliver friendly and welcoming service to colleagues, clients, and customers.
- Assist with daily service setup, food preparation, and serving from our tempting menus.
- Keep service and dining areas clean, tidy, and well-organised.
- Work closely with the kitchen team to keep everything running smoothly.
- Follow food safety, hygiene, allergen, and storage guidelines.
- Set up and deliver food and beverages for client hospitality.
- Operate a variety of standard kitchen equipment such as tills, dishwasher, oven, and fryer.
- Undertake all aspects of cleaning including walls (up to 6ft), fixtures, fittings, floors, pots, pans, and utensils.
- Transport waste to designated skips.
- Assist in ad-hoc functions, some of which may occur outside of working hours.
- Provide holiday and sickness cover in other areas of the business.
What we offer:
Working at Sodexo isn’t just a job – it’s a chance to make a difference every day. You’ll be part of a supportive team, act with purpose, and thrive in a role where your work matters. We also offer a range of benefits to support you and your loved ones:
- Mental health and wellbeing resources.
- Employee Assistance Programme (including financial/legal advice & personal support)
- Free health & wellbeing app with 24/7 virtual GP access.
- Discounts on high street brands for you and your family.
- Salary finance tools and financial wellbeing resources.
- Retirement savings plan and life insurance.
- Full training and protective uniform provided.
- Opportunities to gain experience through learning and development.
- Cycle to Work scheme & volunteering opportunities.
- Flexible working and a dynamic team environment.
- Competitive pay.
Ready to be part of something greater? Apply now and bring your energy, purpose, and passion to Sodexo.
We may close this advert early if we receive a high number of applications – so don’t wait!