Canteen Assistant

Tesco; Fareham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food wholesaler in Fareham is seeking a Catering Assistant to join their onsite restaurant team. Responsibilities include assisting in food preparation, maintaining hygiene standards, and providing excellent customer service. The ideal candidate should have strong communication skills and a willingness to learn. This role offers a varied benefits package including discounts and health support, with the opportunity for career advancement. Apply now and start the new year with a fresh opportunity!

Benefits

10% off at Booker and Tesco

Health and Wellbeing support

Pension scheme

Holiday package

Qualifications

• Previous experience in catering or food service is desired but not essential.
• Basic knowledge of food hygiene standards could be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing and serving food and beverages.
• Maintain hygiene and cleanliness standards.
• Operate tills and handle transactions.
• Support stock control by monitoring supplies.
• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations.
• Provide excellent customer service.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Customer service skills

Teamwork

Job description

Booker • 2-4 Dewar Close, Segensworth West, FAREHAM • Apply by 31-Dec-2025

Start 2026 with a fresh opportunity! Our Onsite Restaurant at Booker is looking for a Catering Assistant to help us deliver great food and exceptional service every day....

About the Role

We are looking for a friendly and reliable Catering Assistant to join our Onsite Restaurant team at Booker. You will play a key role in delivering excellent customer service and ensuring our catering operations run smoothly. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in providing quality food and service.

What is 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

You will be responsible for

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and serving of food and beverages to customers.
• Maintain high standards of hygiene and cleanliness in the kitchen and dining areas.
• Operate tills and handle cash/card transactions accurately.
• Support stock control by monitoring supplies and reporting shortages.
• Comply with all food safety, health and safety, and hygiene regulations.
• Provide excellent customer service, ensuring a positive dining experience.
• Assist with setting up and clearing down the restaurant before and after service.
• Work collaboratively with the catering team to meet daily operational needs.

You will need

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience in catering, hospitality, or food service is desirable but not essential, Training will be provided.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team and under pressure during busy periods.
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Basic knowledge of food hygiene standards or level 2 training can be provided.

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

Ready to join our team? Apply today and help us deliver great food and service to our customers!

About us

Booker is the UK's leading food & drink wholesaler. We are privileged to serve independent retailers, caterers and small businesses, from locations across the country. We operate over 190 cash and carry branches, eight distribution centres, five Best Food Logistics sites, as well as six support centre locations across the UK.

Diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) at Booker means that whoever you are and whatever your background, we always want you to feel represented and that you can be yourself at work. In short, we're a place where Everyone's Welcome.

We know life looks a little different for each of us. That's why at Booker and Best, we always welcome conversations about flexible working. Some people are at the start of their careers, some want the freedom to do the things they love. Others are going through life-changing moments like becoming a carer, nearing retirement, adapting to parenthood, or something else. So, talk to us throughout your application about how we may be able to support you.

We're proud that Booker is a Disability Confident Committed employer and we're committed to providing a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. For further information on the accessibility support you can expect, please contact [e-mail]

Please note

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

On the occasions where we have high volumes of applicants, some roles may close earlier than the advertised end date in order for us to manage all of the applicants appropriately. We will only be able to offer individual feedback to those candidates who attend an interview.

*Booker Group is part of Tesco plc, however, is operated separately from the core Tesco business and as such the benefits offered will be different from those offered at Tesco*

For more information about us please visit www.bookergroupjobs.co.uk