Team Member - Food to Go - Full Time

Planet Organic; England; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading organic food retailer in Islington is looking for a dedicated Team Member to join their Food to Go department. In this role, you will provide excellent customer service while preparing and serving freshly made organic food and beverages. The ideal candidate is passionate about food, health, and well-being and can work flexibly across various shifts. This position offers substantial growth opportunities and a welcoming work environment alongside competitive benefits, including discounts and paid holidays.

Benefits

35% colleague discount across all stores

28 days of holiday per year (pro-rata)

Access to benefits after passing probation

Access to pension arrangements after passing probation

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service skills and willingness to learn.
• Strong understanding of food hygiene and health and safety practices.
• Flexible availability including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Create enjoyable and rewarding customer experiences.
• Prepare organic food, make coffees, and blend juices.
• Maintain food hygiene standards and safety guidelines.

Skills

Customer service skills

Food hygiene knowledge

Willingness to learn

Passion for food and health

Job description

Department: Food to Go

Location: Islington

Compensation: £12.65 / hour

Description

As a Team Member in our Food to Go department at Planet Organic, you will be the face of our mission to bring health and sustainability to our community. Your role is to create an enjoyable, educational, and rewarding experience for every customer. You will be responsible for preparing and serving our freshly made organic food, crafting delicious coffees, and blending juices and smoothies. Working collaboratively with your team, you'll help ensure that daily operations run smoothly, occasionally assisting in other areas as needed. We are looking for individuals who have excellent customer service skills and are passionate about food, health, and well-being. With opportunities for growth and development, you’ll be supported from day one as you begin your journey with Planet Organic.

Key Responsibilities

• Make every customer experience fun, educational and rewarding.
• Serve our freshly prepared organic food, make coffees, and prepare juices and smoothies.
• Maintain high standards of food hygiene and follow health and safety guidelines to ensure a safe and clean environment.
• Work as part of a team to get daily tasks done, this may involve working in areas outside of your normal duties.
• This is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities and may change based on business needs.

What We're Looking For

• Excellent customer service skills & willingness to learn.
• Strong understanding of food hygiene and health and safety practices in a retail and hospitality environment.
• Passionate about food, health and well-being.
• Previous experience in retail and food & drink servery preferred but not essential.
• Our stores operate during evenings, weekends, and public holidays, so we're looking for team members who are flexible with their availability and can adapt to different shift patterns as needed.

Benefits

• 35% colleague discount across all stores
• 28 days of holiday per year (pro-rata)
• Access to benefits after passing probation
• Access to pension arrangements after passing probation
• Excellent opportunities for career development and progression
• Be part of a welcoming team that's dedicated to making a positive impact