Catering Assistant

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

Job summary

A leading food wholesaler is seeking a Catering Assistant to join their new team at a canteen in Fareham. This role involves supporting daily operations, maintaining hygiene standards, and providing excellent customer service. Ideal candidates will have cooking experience, a friendly attitude, and teamwork skills. The position offers a chance to be part of a dynamic environment with various employee benefits.

Benefits

10% discount at Booker

10% to 15% discount at Tesco after 3 months

Up to 30% off insurance at Tesco bank

Health checks at Tesco Pharmacy

Access to employee assistance programs

Qualifications

• Previous experience working in a kitchen or catering environment.
• Reliable, proactive, and able to work efficiently in a busy setting.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Support the daily operation of the canteen, providing food options.
• Work collaboratively with the team of catering assistants.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene.

Skills

Cooking experience

Customer service

Teamwork

Presentation skills

Job description

Booker • 2-4 Dewar Close, Segensworth West, FAREHAM • Apply by 28-Oct-2025

This is an exciting opportunity to join a brand-new team in a newly opened canteen at Booker Distribution Centre in Fareham. As a Catering Assistant, you will play a key role in delivering a high-quality food service to our colleagues in a fast-paced and friendly environment.

About You

• You will have previous experience working in a kitchen or catering environment, with a good understanding of food hygiene practices.
• You enjoy working as part of a team and take pride in delivering great service.
• You are reliable, proactive, and able to work efficiently in a busy setting.
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn are essential.

Why Join Us

• Be part of a new initiative within a supportive and inclusive workplace.
• Enjoy a consistent schedule and a friendly working atmosphere.
• Opportunity to contribute to the success of a newly launched facility.

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 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. 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

• Support the daily operation of the canteen, providing both hot and cold food options to staff.
• Work collaboratively as part of a small, dedicated team of catering assistants.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene across all kitchen and dining areas.
• Assist with food preparation, serving, and restocking throughout the day.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and health & safety regulations.
• Provide excellent customer service to all colleagues using the canteen facilities.

You will need

• Cooking experience is essential.
• An excellent attitude towards customer service with a friendly outgoing personality and be used to working within a team environment.
• A high standard of presentation and the ability to work within a team producing and serving a varied menu to colleagues and visitors on site.
• The ideal candidate will be required to prepare, cook and serve food along with cleaning duties and stock vending machines.

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

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]

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