Catering Storeman

Dorset Clinical Commissioning Group; Poole; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

Dorset Clinical Commissioning Group in Poole is seeking a Store Person to support the Catering Department with stock receipt, storage, and distribution of food, beverages and catering consumables. You will check deliveries, store in ambient, chilled and frozen areas, and maintain accurate stock records.

The role includes FIFO rotation, regular stock counts, issuing to outlets, reporting shortages, and upholding high food safety standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in stores, warehouse, stock control, or catering environment.
• Experience receiving, storing and issuing stock.
• Experience following Health & Safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Receive and check deliveries.
• Store stock in ambient, chilled and frozen areas.
• Maintain accurate stock records and conduct stock counts.
• Replenish supplies and rotate stock (FIFO).
• Issue stock to catering outlets and departments.
• Report shortages or discrepancies and support audits.
• Maintain high standards of food safety and hygiene.

Skills

Good literacy and numeracy

Communication skills

Education

Food Hygiene Certificate Level 2

Allergen Awareness Certificate Level 2

Tools

Electronic stock systems

Stock control systems

Job description

Detailed job description

and main responsibilities

The Store Person will play a vital role in supporting the Catering Department by ensuring the efficient receipt, storage, stock control and distribution of food, beverages and catering consumables across the Trust.

The post holder will be responsible for receiving and checking deliveries, ensuring goods are stored safely and appropriately within ambient, chilled and frozen environments, and maintaining accurate stock records. They will undertake routine stock counts, monitor stock levels, replenish supplies and ensure products are rotated in accordance with First In First Out (FIFO) principles.

The role includes picking and issuing stock to catering outlets and departments, reporting shortages or discrepancies, and supporting the smooth operation of catering services through effective stock management. The post holder will be expected to maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene and housekeeping at all times, ensuring compliance with Trust policies and legislative requirements.

The Store Person will contribute to allergen management processes by ensuring products are correctly identified, labelled and traceable. They will maintain accurate manual and electronic records, support audits and participate in service improvement activities where required.

This is a physically demanding role involving regular lifting, carrying, moving stock, pushing cages and working within chilled and frozen storage areas. The post holder will work closely with colleagues, suppliers and other departments, demonstrating a professional, flexible and customer-focused approach at all times.

The post holder will be required to undertake any other duties commensurate with the grade of the post as reasonably requested by management.

This is a part-time position working 15 hours per week over two days, Monday and Tuesday. Applicants should ensure they are able to commit to these working days before applying.

Person specification

Experience

Essential criteria

• Experience working within a stores, warehouse, stock control, retail stock management or catering environment.
• Experience receiving, storing and issuing stock.
• Experience following Health & Safety procedures.

Desirable criteria

• NHS experience.
• Experience using stock control systems.

Skills

Essential criteria

• Good literacy and numeracy skills.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and complete documentation
• Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and customer

Desirable criteria

• Basic IT skills and experience using electronic stock systems

Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Knowledge of Food Safety and Health & Safety practices
• Understanding of stock rotation principles (FIFO)
• Awareness of allergen management and safe food handling practices

Desirable criteria

• Food Hygiene Certificate Level 2
• Allergen Awareness Certificate Level 2

Personal Attributes

Essential criteria

• Ability to work as part of a team
• Reliable and flexible approach to work
• Good attention to detail
• Customer-focused approach

Desirable criteria

• Experience contributing to service improvements

Physical & Working Requirements

Essential criteria

• Ability to undertake manual handling activities
• Ability to work in chilled and frozen environments
• Ability to spend prolonged periods standing and walkingAvailability to work 15 hours per week on Mondays and Tuesdays

Desirable criteria

• Full UK Driving Licence