Kitchen Assistant

The Hollies Farm Shop; Little Budworth; Presencial; GBP 18.000 - 21.000; Jornada completa

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Flexible weekends

Descripción de la vacante

The Hollies Farm Shop is seeking a Deli Kitchen Assistant for a full-time role starting mid to end October. You will be responsible for food preparation, product display and maintaining a clean and hygienic deli/kitchen area to enhance customer experience with high-quality deli products.

You will perform daily compliance checks, manage stock and assist with deliveries while upholding food safety standards. Weekend flexibility and availability across Cheshire sites are required.

Formación

• Experience in deli/kitchen operations.
• Ability to maintain hygiene and food safety standards.
• Willingness to complete required training courses for compliance.

Responsabilidades

• Prepare deli products, cut cheese, slice cold cuts, label foods.
• Carry out daily temperature checks and goods inwards checks.
• Arrange deli products attractively and rotate stock.
• Maintain clean, hygienic workstations and equipment.
• Monitor stock levels and help with deliveries and stock checks.
• Minimise food waste through rotation and promotions.
• Stay informed about origin, taste and preparation methods of deli products.
• Work collaboratively with the deli team and other departments.
• Be flexible to work weekends and across sites in Cheshire.

Conocimientos

Food preparation

Customer service

Teamwork

Food safety

Descripción del empleo

Deli Kitchen Assitant | Full Time | Mid- End October Start

As a deli kitchen assistant you will be responsible for food preparation, product display and maintenance of a clean and hygienic deli/kitchen department. You will play a vital role in enhancing our customers experience in our shop and ensuring they enjoy high quality deli products.

Key Responsibilities

Food Preparation

Prepare deli products, cutting cheese, slicing cold cuts, package and label food for retail. Maintain food quality and freshness standards, ensure all food products are labelled accurately. You will complete the necessary training courses to ensure compliance with food safety standards and regulations are maintained.

Daily Compliance Records

You will be responsible for carrying out the relevant checks and a daily basis in a timely manner. Temperature checks, goods inwards and cleaning lists and all monitored digitally and should be completed in the time frames stated.

Product Display

Arrange deli products attractively in the fridges and ensure stock rotation is carried out to maintain freshness. Monitor stock levels and restock when necessary. Ensure product dates are correctly recorded in the correct date diaries and products are removed when they reach expiry date.

Cleanliness and Hygiene

Maintain a clean and sanitise deli area, including workstations, displays and equipment. Follow food safety and hygiene procedures at all times to ensure food safety standards are met. You will be responsible for ensure your own personal hygiene standards are met. You will be smartly presented, hair tied back if necessary, hands washed regularly and no loose jewellery, false nails or lashes that pose a risk to the food.

Stock Management

Assist in monitoring stock levels and inventory. Notify the management team of low stock or fast selling items. Participate in regular stock counts and keep the stock rooms, fridges and freezers and a clean and organised state. You will help when deliveries arrive, carry out the necessary temperature and quality checks and check off and store the products correctly.

Food Waste Reduction

Minimise food waste by managing rotation of products, making use of promotions to move slow sellers and repurposing surplus items in creative ways.

Product Knowledge

Stay informed about all deli products including origin, taste and preparation methods. Share this knowledge with customers and colleagues to enhance the overall experience. Share ideas of recipes, new product suggestions or display methods. Innovation and creativity are encouraged.

Team Collaboration

Work collaboratively with the deli team and other store departments to ensure smooth operations and excellent customer service. Familiarise yourself with other departments layouts and stock in order to help customers more effectively. Communicate effectively with colleagues and managers.

Additional Duties

• Must be flexible to work weekends and across various sites within Cheshire