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Booker • 2-4 Dewar Close, Segensworth West, FAREHAM • Apply by 20-May-2025
About the role
This is a new role within the newly opened canteen at Booker Distribution Fareham.
You will have previous experience of working in a kitchen.
Working in a small team of catering assistants, you will provide hot and cold food service to colleagues and ensure that the canteen area is clean and tidy at all times.
What is in it for you
At Booker, we offer a great place to work and opportunities for career progression, along with the following benefits:
- A Booker colleague card with 10% off purchases at Booker and double discount events up to three times a year.
- After 3 months, 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, thirteen times a year. Additional discounts at Tesco Cafe and F&F.
- 10% off pay monthly & SIM deals with Tesco Mobile, plus other deals throughout the year.
- Up to 30% off car, pet, and home insurance at Tesco bank. Terms apply.
- Free eye tests when spending £50 or more, with 30% off glasses, sunglasses, and contact lenses.
- 50% off health checks at Tesco Pharmacy.
- Discounted RAC breakdown cover rates.
- An exclusive deals website including a cycle to work scheme.
- After 3 months, eligibility to join our Save As You Earn share scheme at a discount.
- Retirement savings plan (pension) with Booker matching your contributions up to 5%.
- Life Assurance coverage for death in service, up to three times annual pay.
- Health and wellbeing resources, including Employee Assistance Programme and Virtual GP.
- A comprehensive holiday package.
Responsibilities
- Ordering stock for food preparation and vending machines.
- Supporting stock management and control.
- Checking stock quality and codes.
- Preparing food according to hygiene regulations.
- Managing vending machine replenishment, pricing, cleaning, and cash collection.
- Providing hospitality support.
- Maintaining cleanliness of the canteen, kitchen, dining area, and counters.
- Adhering to food hygiene, HACCP, allergen, and COSHH guidelines.
- Monitoring temperature controls and expiry dates.
Requirements
- Essential cooking experience.
- Food hygiene & safety Level 2.
- Allergen training certification.
- Food handling qualification.
- Excellent customer service attitude, friendly and outgoing.
- Teamwork skills.
- High presentation standards and ability to serve a varied menu.
- Ability to prepare, cook, serve food, and perform cleaning and stock duties.
About us
Booker is the UK's leading food & drink wholesaler, serving independent retailers, caterers, and small businesses. We operate over 190 branches and support centres across the UK.
We value diversity, equity, and inclusion, welcoming everyone and supporting flexible working arrangements to accommodate various life situations.