Canteen Assistant

Booker; Erith; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts on purchases

Health and wellbeing support

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

A leading food wholesaler in the UK is seeking a Canteen Assistant to ensure efficient operation of their canteen. Key responsibilities include managing stock, conducting quality checks, and maintaining cleanliness. The ideal candidate is proactive, organized, and has strong customer service skills. Benefits include discounts, health support, and a pension scheme. Join a diverse team committed to inclusion and community support.

Qualifications

• Excellent attitude towards customer service and experience in a team.
• Hygienic and capable of managing a busy canteen.
• Ability to work under pressure while maintaining quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage stock levels and control.
• Conduct quality checks and adhere to food hygiene guidelines.
• Support hospitality and maintain housekeeping standards.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Numeracy and literacy

Health & Safety advocacy

Job description

Canteen Assistant – Booker

We are looking for a proactive and reliable Canteen Assistant to join our team and help ensure the smooth day‑to‑day operation of our canteen facilities. This hands‑on role involves managing stock levels, conducting quality and code checks, replenishing and cleaning vending machines, and maintaining a clean and safe environment across the canteen and kitchen areas.

Responsibilities

• Stock management and control
• Code checking and quality assurance of stock
• Replenishment and cleaning of vending machines
• Hospitality support
• Assist in maintaining housekeeping in the canteen facilities, dining area and kitchen counters, including weekly and daily cleaning schedules
• Follow a checklist and manage own time to complete all tasks
• Adhere to food hygiene, HACCP, allergen, COSHH guidelines at all times
• Maintain due diligence on temperature controls

Qualifications

• Excellent attitude towards customer service with a friendly outgoing personality and experience working in a team environment
• Hygienic and able to keep on top of a 24‑hr canteen
• Good communication and organisational skills, with a mind to assist and provide ideas to streamline processes within stock integrity
• Take pride in canteen presentation
• Sound numeracy and literacy skills
• Experience within warehouse chambers (advantageous but not essential)
• Flexible and versatile
• Ability to produce quality standard of work
• Good PC and organisational skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Advocate for Health & Safety

Benefits

• 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 (13 times a year). Includes 10 % off at Tesco Cafe and 20 % off all F&F purchases.
• 10 % off pay monthly & SIM only deals with Tesco Mobile for yourself, plus further great deals throughout 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; 30 % savings on glasses, prescription sunglasses and contact lenses
• 50 % off health checks at Tesco Pharmacy
• Exclusive access to discounted RAC breakdown cover rates
• Access to a discount website for everyday purchases, including a cycle‑to‑work scheme
• After 3 months’ service, join the annual “Share As You Earn” scheme to buy Tesco shares at a discount
• Retirement savings plan (pension): Booker will match your contribution up to 5 %
• Life assurance: death in service cover of up to three times annual pay
• Health and wellbeing support and resources, including a 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme and Virtual GP for you and your family
• A great holiday package

About Us

Booker is the UK’s leading food and drink wholesaler, serving independent retailers, caterers and small businesses from over 190 cash and carry branches, eight distribution centres, five Best Food Logistics sites, and six support centre locations.

We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. We are a Disability Confident Committed employer and provide a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. For accessibility support, contact [e-mail].

We can only accept candidates over the age of 18 if the role requires working before 6:15 a.m. or after 9:45 p.m., or in areas such as the warehouse, beers, wines & spirits, and driving roles.

On occasions where we receive high volumes of applicants, some roles may close earlier than the advertised end date. We will only be able to offer individual feedback to those candidates who attend an interview.

Equal Opportunity: Booker is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds.