Catering Assistant

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity to join a brand-new team in a newly opened canteen at Booker Distribution Centre in Fareham. As a Catering Assistant, you will play a key role in delivering a high-quality food service to our colleagues in a fast-paced and friendly environment.

About You:

• You will have previous experience working in a kitchen or catering environment, with a good understanding of food hygiene practices.
• You enjoy working as part of a team and take pride in delivering great service.
• You are reliable, proactive, and able to work efficiently in a busy setting.
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn are essential.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a new initiative within a supportive and inclusive workplace.
• Enjoy a consistent schedule and a friendly working atmosphere.
• Opportunity to contribute to the success of a newly launched facility.

Main Responsibilities

key Responsibilities:

• Support the daily operation of the canteen, providing both hot and cold food options to staff.
• Work collaboratively as part of a small, dedicated team of catering assistants.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene across all kitchen and dining areas.
• Assist with food preparation, serving, and restocking throughout the day.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and health & safety regulations.
• Provide excellent customer service to all colleagues using the canteen facilities.

You will need

• Cooking experience is essential
• An excellent attitude towards customer service with a friendly outgoing personality and be used to working within a team environment. 　
• A high standard of presentation and the ability to work within a team producing and serving a varied menu to colleagues and visitors on site
• The ideal candidate will be required to prepare, cook and serve food along with cleaning duties and stock vending machines. 　

The Hours for this role are Monday - Friday 12pm-8pm

What's in it for you

At Booker, along with being a great place to work and giving you an opportunity to get on in your career, we also offer the following fantastic package of benefits:

• A Booker colleague card with 10% off purchases at Booker and double discount events up to three times a year.
• After 3 months service, a Tesco colleague discount card with 10% increasing to 15% off most purchases at Tesco for a 4 day period after every four-weekly pay day, ie. thirteen times a year. In addition to 10% off at Tesco Cafe and 20% off all F&F purchases.
• 10% off pay monthly & SIM only deals with Tesco Mobile for yourself, along with further great deals through-out the year.
• Up to 30% off car, pet and home insurance at Tesco bank. Terms and conditions apply.
• Free eye test when you spend £50 or more. You can also save 30% when you spend £50 or more on glasses, prescription sunglasses and contact lenses.
• 50% off health checks at Tesco Pharmacy.
• Exclusive access to discounted RAC breakdown cover rates
• An exclusive deals and discounts website saving you money on everyday purchases including a cycle to work scheme.
• After 3 months service, you can join our annual Save As You Earn share scheme which allows you to buy Tesco shares in the future at a discount.
• Retirement savings plan (pension) - save up to 5% and Booker will match your contribution.
• Life Assurance - You are covered for death in service life cover of up to three times annual pay
• Health and Wellbeing support and resources including our 24/7, confidential Employee Assistance Programme and Virtual GP for you and your family.
• A great holiday package

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