Canteen Assistant

Driver Hire Borders; Wellingborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A food service company is seeking a Cook/Canteen Assistant to prepare and serve meals. This role requires experience in cooking, with a focus on customer service and teamwork. The position involves maintaining cleanliness, managing stock, and adhering to health guidelines. Flexibility in working hours is needed.

Qualifications

• Positive attitude towards customer service.
• Experience in cooking is essential.
• Willingness to assist in all kitchen areas.
• Adherence to Health and Safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and serve meals to colleagues.
• Order stock for food preparation and vending machines.
• Support stock management and control.
• Maintain cleanliness in the canteen and kitchen.
• Follow all food hygiene and safety guidelines.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Cooking

Cash handling

Education

Level 2 Food Safety Certificate

Job description

What's in it for you

At Booker, we offer a great place to work and opportunities for career growth, along with a comprehensive benefits package:

• A Booker colleague card with 10% off purchases at Booker and double discount events up to three times a year.
• After 3 months of service, a Tesco colleague discount card with 10% off, increasing to 15%, on most purchases at Tesco for four days after every pay day, thirteen 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, plus additional deals throughout the year.
• Up to 30% off car, pet, and home insurance at Tesco Bank. Terms apply.
• Free eye test when spending £50 or more, with 30% off on glasses, sunglasses, and contact lenses when spending £50 or more.
• 50% off health checks at Tesco Pharmacy.
• Exclusive access to discounted RAC breakdown cover rates.
• An discounts website for everyday savings, including a cycle to work scheme.
• After 3 months, eligibility to join our annual Save As You Earn share scheme, allowing you to buy Tesco shares at a discount.
• Retirement savings plan (pension) – save up to 5%, with Booker matching your contributions.
• Life Assurance – cover for death in service, up to three times your annual pay.
• Health and Wellbeing support, including a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and Virtual GP for you and your family.
• A comprehensive holiday package.

About the role

We are hiring a Cook/Canteen Assistant for our colleague canteen. Responsibilities include preparing, cooking, and serving meals to colleagues.

You will report to the Senior Canteen Assistant. Other duties include handling money, cleaning, stock rotation, vending machine management, and other related tasks.

Hours of work: 25 hours, PM shift 16:00 - 21:00, any 5 days from 7, including weekends. Flexibility for holiday and absence cover is required.

Responsibilities

• Ordering stock for food preparation and vending machines
• Supporting stock management and control
• Checking stock quality and codes
• Preparing food according to hygiene standards
• Replenishing and managing vending machines (price changes, cleaning, cash collection)
• Providing hospitality support
• Maintaining cleanliness in the canteen, kitchen, dining area, and counters
• Following food hygiene, HACCP, Allergens, and COSHH guidelines
• Monitoring temperature controls and expiry dates

Requirements

The ideal candidate has a positive attitude towards customer service, is friendly and outgoing, and works well in a team.

Experience in cooking is essential, with a willingness to assist across all kitchen and food service areas.

The candidate must adhere to all Health and Safety regulations and hold a Level 2 Food Safety Certificate.