StorepersonGeneral Assistant

WSH Group; Bristol; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading contract caterer is seeking a Full-time position in Bristol. The role involves managing stock, ensuring food safety, and assisting the kitchen team. Candidates should have previous experience in catering or a stockroom, good organisational skills, and a proactive attitude. This role does not allow remote work and is oriented towards providing high-quality catering services to schools and colleges.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a stores stockroom or catering environment preferred.
• Good understanding of food safety storage and temperature control standards.
• Basic Food Hygiene and Manual Handling training (can be provided).
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good communication and record-keeping skills.
• Physically fit and capable of lifting and moving goods safely.
• Reliable, punctual, and trustworthy.
• Willingness to learn and follow procedures.
• Positive and proactive attitude in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Receive check and sign for deliveries in line with food safety.
• Ensure all goods are stored safely and within proper temperature controls.
• Manage stock rotation using FIFO principles to minimize waste.
• Keep accurate stock records and assist with stocktakes.
• Ensure the cleanliness and organisation of all storage areas.
• Communicate any shortages or issues with deliveries.
• Assist kitchen team with daily prep support.
• Comply with food hygiene and health and safety regulations.
• Work collaboratively with the catering team.
• Carry out manual handling tasks safely.

Skills

Restaurant Experience

Hospitality Experience

Assistant Manager Experience

Management Experience

Accounting

Conflict Management

Computer Literacy

Hotel Management

Leadership Experience

P&L Management

Supervising Experience

Restaurant Management

Job description

Key Responsibilities

Receive check and sign for deliveries in line with food safety and company procedures

Ensure all goods are stored safely appropriately and within proper temperature controls

Manage stock rotation using FIFO principles to minimise waste and ensure freshness

Keep accurate stock records and assist with stocktakes and inventory audits

Ensure the cleanliness and organisation of all storage areas including dry chilled and frozen stores

Communicate any shortages damages or issues with deliveries to the Head Chef or Catering Manager

Assist kitchen team with daily prep support and movement of goods as required

Comply with all food hygiene health and safety and COSHH regulations

Work collaboratively with the catering team to support smooth kitchen operations

Carry out manual handling tasks and use equipment such as trolleys and pallet jacks safely

Qualifications and Experience

• Previous experience in a stores stockroom or catering environment preferred
• Good understanding of food safety storage and temperature control standards
• Basic Food Hygiene and Manual Handling training (can be provided)
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Good communication and record-keeping skills
• Physically fit and capable of lifting and moving goods safely
• Reliable punctual and trustworthy
• Willingness to learn and follow procedures
• Positive and proactive attitude in a fast-paced environment

Additional Information

Holroyd Howe is one of the UKs leading contract caterers providing fresh innovative food services solely to independent schools and colleges. We are a team of experienced professionals who tailor our catering service provision specifically to suit children of all ages in order to meet the bespoke requirements of each school.

To provide our teams with the right skills to succeed in their jobs we invest in their training and development. Our exceptional teams of seasoned specialists customise our catering services to fit children of all ages and satisfy the unique needs of our clients.

We pride ourselves on :

Sustainability

Sustainability is at the heart of our thinking; always mindful of the ethics of our sourcing and how we prepare our meals.

Nutrition

We take nutrition seriously and understand the impact a healthy diet has on the fundamental years of development. Meals are always freshly prepared from scratch and packed with nutritious ingredients.

Food Innovation

We offer a wide portfolio of training opportunities and experiences which attracts chefs who are passionate about culinary excellence and menu innovation to our team.

From tasting tables theme days and food theatre to chef demonstrations and supplier showcases we create engaging and fun dining experiences for our students. We work together to make mealtimes exploratory quirky and fun for our pupils helping them build strong and healthy relationships with food.

Holroyd Howe is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all employees to share this commitment. All roles within Holroyd Howe involve regulated activity. It is a criminal offence for individuals barred from working with children to apply for such roles. An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check including a Barred List check will be required for all successful applicants. Shortlisted applicants will be asked to provide information about relevant criminal offences and will be subject to an online search of publicly available information. This search helps identify any issues that may affect suitability to work with children.

This appointment is offered on the return of satisfactory professional references.

Key Skills

• Restaurant Experience
• Hospitality Experience
• Assistant Manager Experience
• Management Experience
• Accounting
• Conflict Management
• Computer Literacy
• Hotel Management
• Leadership Experience
• P&L Management
• Supervising Experience
• Restaurant Management

Remote Work : No

Employment Type : Full-time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1