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Transport & General Assistant, Maidstone
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Client:
Sodexo
Location:
Maidstone, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
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EU work permit required:
Yes
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Job Reference:
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Job Views:
3
Posted:
26.04.2025
Expiry Date:
10.06.2025
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Job Description:
Job Introduction
As Transport & General Assistant for Sodexo, working between Sandling Primary School, Ashburnham Road, Penenden, Heath, Maidstone, ME14 2JG, and St Francis Primary School, Queens Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 0LB. You will contribute to the smooth running of a fast-paced food and beverage operation. Responsibilities include transporting meals between two schools efficiently and leading a team of General Assistants to showcase kitchen supplies attractively, ensuring excellent service. You work no unsociable hours and enjoy public holidays off, including Christmas!
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 do
* Manage food replenishment and tidy work areas post-service.
* Develop, mentor, train, and motivate the kitchen team.
* Oversee the catering operation, controlling labour, food, and stock expenses.
* Optimize costs under your control.
* Maintain consistent food and service standards for staff, visitors, and students.
* Create and develop menus.
* Conduct audits to ensure standards are met.
What you bring
* Experience cooking on a large scale (100–1300 students).
* Experience following recipes, preferably in similar settings.
* Previous staff supervision or line management experience.
* Experience working with fresh produce and ingredients.
* Knowledge of health and safety procedures.
* Ability to work under pressure in a busy kitchen environment.
* Professional attitude, leading by example, with a positive outlook.
* Basic food handling certification: NVQ Level 2, Level 2 Food Safety Certificate.
* At least 1 year of hands-on cooking, Food Hygiene, and Health & Safety training.
What we offer
Working with Sodexo offers more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. You’ll belong to a company that values you, acts with purpose, and allows you to thrive in your own way. We offer resources, rewards, and benefits including:
* Online mental health and wellbeing support.
* Employee Assistance Programme for personal and work issues.
* Health and wellbeing app with rewards, virtual GP, and more.
* Sodexo Discounts Scheme and cashback options.
* Financial benefits via Salary Finance Platform.
* Sodexo Retirement Plan membership.
* Death in Service benefit.
* Career growth and development opportunities.
* Cycle to Work Scheme.
* Volunteering opportunities.
* Flexible, dynamic work environment.
* Competitive pay.
* Full training and protective uniform supplied.
Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!
Sodexo and our clients are committed to safeguarding children. Some roles require screening, including background checks and DBS or Disclosure Scotland.
*Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we receive many applications.*
Package Description
“For a job that’s a perfect mix of passion, perks, and potential”
* 16 hours per week
* Monday - Friday, 10:45 - 14:00
* Term-time only (39-week contract paid over 52 weeks)
* Full UK Driving Licence required for site travel.
Spread-over pay ensures you receive equal monthly pay, covering contracted hours, working weeks, and holidays. Further details provided at interview.
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