General Kitchen Assistant

Sodexo
London
Job Introduction

As General Kitchen Assistant for Sodexo at Millennium Primary School, 50 John Harrison Way, London SE10 0BG , 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. As well as this, you work no unsociable hours and get 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

  • Prepare delicious meals for our school team and pupils.
  • Keep the kitchen and serving areas stocked, clean and hygienic always.
  • 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.

What You Bring

  • Have a great sense of teamwork.
  • Show that you can adopt a dedicated and orderly approach.
  • Show that you can prioritise your work, handle pressure, and communicate well at all levels.
  • Show impeccable punctuality and dependability.
  • Experience in a similar environment (helpful but not a deal breaker).

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 also offer a range of resources, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families:

  • Unlimited access to an online platform offering mental health and wellbeing support.
  • Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or larger problems where you may need additional support, including legal and financial advice, support with work related issues or personal issues such as bereavement.
  • Access to a free health and wellbeing app that provides rewards for maintaining a healthy lifestyle and includes access to a 24hr virtual GP and various 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.
  • Save for your future by becoming a member of the Sodexo Retirement Plan
  • A death in Service benefit for colleagues who pass away whilst employed by Sodexo
  • Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including a variety of learning and development tools.
  • Cycle to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit.
  • Volunteering Opportunities to enable all colleagues to help support worthwhile causes in our communities.
  • Flexible and dynamic work environment
  • Competitive compensation
  • Full training and full protective uniform supplied.

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!

  • 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 are in receipt of a high number of application

Package Description

“A role that fits your life - and your family”

  • £12.21 per hour
  • 10 hours per week
  • Working pattern: Monday - Friday (12-2pm)
  • 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 spread over 12 months instead of just receiving pay during the months that you work and none during the school closures/non-working weeks. This means that you get paid equal amounts of pay every month. Further information will be supplied at interview stage.**

About The Company

About Sodexo

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day 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 are a forces friendly 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 Parents & Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins.

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. We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.

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

Attached documents

  • HR-5933_Benefits UK Brochure V9.pdf
Posted 2025-09-10

Recommended Jobs

Supported living manager

Howard Finley
Ilford, Greater London

Job Title: Supported Living Manager Location: Ilford, IG1 Salary: £32,000 - £36,000 per year Job Type: Full-Time The Opportunity We're working with a well-established prov…

View Details
Posted 2025-09-09

Waking Night Support Worker

Look Ahead Care Support and Housing
Richmond upon Thames, Greater London

We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Waking Night Support Worker to join our Mental Health Service located in Richmond. £22,311.00 per annum, working 30 hours per week. Want to fe…

View Details
Posted 2025-09-11

Awards Coordinator - Customer Engagement - 6 month FTC

Informa Festivals
London

The LIONS brand is probably most synonymous with Cannes Lions, The International Festival of Creativity, the definitive meeting place for the global creative communications and advertising commun…

View Details
Posted 2025-09-09

Part-time Nanny role in Wimbledon, Job ID J1D7E3

Little Ones UK Ltd
Wimbledon, Greater London

A busy family in Wimbledon, London, is looking for a Spanish-speaking Part-time Nanny to provide dedicated care for their delightful toddler. They hope to find someone warm, energetic, and genuinely …

View Details
Posted 2025-09-10

Portfolio Engineering Manager

London

Portfolio Engineering Manager Property & Real Estate Firm £65-75,000 Central London Annual Bonus Healthcare Pension Our client are a globally operating Real Estate organisation, …

View Details
Posted 2025-09-10

Executive Head Chef

Aramark
Westminster, Greater London

Aramark UK is looking for an Executive Head Chef to join the team at one of our central London university sites. The individual will have a deep understanding of the culinary world and strong operati…

View Details
Posted 2025-09-11

After-School Nanny

Exclusive Household Staff
Notting Hill, Greater London

Our client, a lovely down-to-earth and successful couple with 3 children who reside in Notting Hill, are looking for a live-out Afterschool Nanny. The three children are all lovely natured and very …

View Details
Posted 2025-09-10

Junior C# Full Stack Software Engineer - Fintech

Quant Capital
London

Junior C# Full Stack Software Engineer – Fintech £50,000 plus Bens Remote Working Quant Capital is urgently looking for a Junior C# Full Stack Developer to join our high profile client.…

View Details
Posted 2025-09-10

Housing Manager

MMP Consultancy
South London

MMP Consultancy are looking to recruit a Housing Manager on a Temporary basis in South London. Key Responsibilities: Reflect our values and behaviors in everything you do to achieve the best outcom…

View Details
Posted 2025-09-11

Director, Fitch Group Strategy

Fitch Group
London

As a leading, global financial information services provider, Fitch Group delivers vital credit and risk insights, robust data, and dynamic tools to champion more efficient, transparent financial mar…

View Details
Posted 2025-09-11