Catering Assistant

About the role

This is an exciting new position within the recently opened canteen at Booker Distribution Fareham. We are looking for a motivated and reliable individual to join our catering team and help deliver a high-quality food service to our colleagues.

In this role, you will be responsible for managing the full catering and vending operation within the canteen. This includes ordering stock for food preparation and vending machines, supporting stock management and control, and carrying out code and quality checks to ensure compliance with standards. You will prepare food in line with food hygiene regulations and maintain due diligence on temperature controls and code dates. Additionally, you will replenish and manage vending machines, including price adjustments, cleaning, and cash collection. The role also involves providing hospitality support, assisting with housekeeping across the canteen, kitchen facilities, dining area, and counters, and strictly adhering to food hygiene, HACCP, allergen, and COSHH guidelines at all times.

Main Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve a variety of hot and cold meals, snacks, and beverages to staff in a timely and professional manner.
• Assist with food preparation, ensuring all items meet company standards for quality and presentation.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene throughout the canteen, including food preparation areas, counters, and dining spaces.
• Operate kitchen equipment safely and efficiently.
• Monitor stock levels and assist with replenishment as required.
• Adhere to all food safety, health, and hygiene regulations.
• Provide excellent customer service to colleagues, ensuring a friendly and welcoming environment.
• Work collaboratively within a small team to ensure smooth daily operations.

You will need

About You

• Previous experience working in a kitchen or catering environment is essential.
• Knowledge of food hygiene and safety standards.Level 2
• Allergen awareness 
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently when required.
• Strong communication skills and a positive attitude.
• Flexible and adaptable to meet the needs of the business.

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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