Canteen Specialist: Food Prep, Service & Hygiene

Yeo Valley Farms (Production) Ltd; Uplyme; Remote; GBP 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

PPE provided

Personal locker

Competitive holiday allowance

Non-contributory pension

Life cover

Healthcare cashback plan

Cycle to work scheme

Staff discounts on Yeo Valley products

Learning & development opportunities

Job summary

Yeo Valley Farms (Production) Ltd is hiring for a Canteen team member to support daily food service operations, including preparing meals, cooking breakfasts and lunches, and producing sandwiches for internal staff. You will maintain high hygiene standards and assist with front‑of‑house service, till use, and customer queries.

The role requires strong organisation, good communication, attention to detail, and a positive, proactive approach while upholding health and safety and HACCP practices.

Qualifications

• Essentials: good organisation, communication, attitude, attention to detail, and health and safety awareness.
• Desirable: basic food hygiene certification and experience in a canteen, school, café, or restaurant.

Responsibilities

• Support daily food service operations, including breakfasts, lunches, sandwiches, and grab-and-go items.
• Maintain high hygiene standards and HACCP adherence; follow allergens controls and clean as you go.
• Provide friendly front-of-house service and operate till/card payments.
• Prepare and portion food, manage stock rotation and minimize waste.
• Keep preparation areas clean and compliant with hygiene standards; deep clean tasks when needed.
• Assist with menu planning, short briefings, and team collaboration to hit daily KPIs.

Skills

Strong organisational skills

Good interpersonal communication

Positive attitude

Attention to detail

Health & safety awareness

Education

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate (Level 2)

Job description

Yeo Valley Farms (Production) Ltd is hiring for a Canteen team member to support daily food service operations, including preparing meals, cooking breakfasts and lunches, and producing sandwiches for internal staff. You will maintain high hygiene standards and assist with front‑of‑house service, till use, and customer queries.

The role requires strong organisation, good communication, attention to detail, and a positive, proactive approach while upholding health and safety and HACCP practices.