Job description
<h2>About the role</h2><p>This is an exciting opportunity to join a brand-new team in a newly opened canteen at <strong>Booker Distribution Centre in Fareham</strong>. 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.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>About You:</strong></p><ul><li>You will have <strong>previous experience working in a kitchen or catering environment</strong>, with a good understanding of food hygiene practices.</li><li>You enjoy working as part of a team and take pride in delivering great service.</li><li>You are reliable, proactive, and able to work efficiently in a busy setting.</li><li>A positive attitude and willingness to learn are essential.</li></ul><p><strong>Why Join Us?</strong></p><ul><li>Be part of a new initiative within a supportive and inclusive workplace.</li><li>Enjoy a consistent schedule and a friendly working atmosphere.</li><li>Opportunity to contribute to the success of a newly launched facility.</li></ul><h2>Main Responsibilities</h2><p><strong>key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Support the daily operation of the canteen, providing both hot and cold food options to staff.</li><li>Work collaboratively as part of a small, dedicated team of catering assistants.</li><li>Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene across all kitchen and dining areas.</li><li>Assist with food preparation, serving, and restocking throughout the day.</li><li>Ensure compliance with food safety and health & safety regulations.</li><li>Provide excellent customer service to all colleagues using the canteen facilities.</li></ul><h2>You will need</h2><ul><li>Cooking experience is essential</li><li>An excellent attitude towards customer service with a friendly outgoing personality and be used to working within a team environment. </li><li>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</li><li>The ideal candidate will be required to prepare, cook and serve food along with cleaning duties and stock vending machines. </li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>The Hours for this role are Monday - Friday 12pm-8pm</strong></p><h2>What's in it for you</h2><p>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:</p><ul><li>A Booker colleague card with 10% off purchases at Booker and double discount events up to three times a year.</li><li>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.</li><li>10% off pay monthly & SIM only deals with Tesco Mobile for yourself, along with further great deals through-out the year.</li><li>Up to 30% off car, pet and home insurance at Tesco bank. Terms and conditions apply.</li><li>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.</li><li>50% off health checks at Tesco Pharmacy.</li><li>Exclusive access to discounted RAC breakdown cover rates</li><li>An exclusive deals and discounts website saving you money on everyday purchases including a cycle to work scheme.</li><li>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.</li><li>Retirement savings plan (pension) - save up to 5% and Booker will match your contribution.</li><li>Life Assurance - You are covered for death in service life cover of up to three times annual pay</li><li>Health and Wellbeing support and resources including our 24/7, confidential Employee Assistance Programme and Virtual GP for you and your family.</li><li>A great holiday package</li></ul><p class="flex justify-end my-8"><a class="btn flex items-center bg-orange w-full md:w-1/2 md:p-5 text-left text-xl" href="https://applybookercareers.com/members/?j=27972" target="_blank">Apply now <span class="text-4xl font-light grow text-right">></span></a></p>
