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Booker • 2-4 Dewar Close, Segensworth West, FAREHAM • Apply by 20-May-2025
About the Role
This is a new role within the newly opened canteen at Booker Distribution Fareham.
You will have previous experience working in a kitchen.
Working in a small team of catering assistants, you will provide hot and cold food service to colleagues and ensure the canteen area is clean and tidy at all times.
What Is In It For You
At Booker, we offer a great place to work and opportunities for career progression, along with the following benefits:
* A Booker colleague card with 10% off purchases at Booker and double discount events up to three times a year.
* After 3 months, a Tesco colleague discount card with 10% increasing to 15% off most Tesco purchases for four days after every pay period, thirteen times a year. Additional discounts at Tesco Cafe and F&F purchases.
* 10% off pay monthly & SIM-only deals with Tesco Mobile, plus other deals throughout the year.
* Up to 30% off car, pet, and home insurance at Tesco Bank (terms apply).
* Free eye test when spending £50 or more, with 30% off glasses, sunglasses, and contact lenses on the same spend.
* 50% off health checks at Tesco Pharmacy.
* Exclusive access to discounted RAC breakdown cover rates.
* An exclusive deals website with discounts on everyday purchases and a cycle-to-work scheme.
* After 3 months, eligibility to join the Save As You Earn share scheme to buy Tesco shares at a discount.
* Retirement savings plan (pension) with Booker matching contributions up to 5%.
* Life Assurance coverage for death in service of up to three times annual pay.
* Health and Wellbeing support, including an Employee Assistance Programme and Virtual GP.
* A comprehensive holiday package.
Responsibilities
* Ordering stock for food preparation and vending machines.
* Supporting stock management and control.
* Checking stock quality and codes.
* Preparing food according to hygiene regulations.
* Replenishing and managing vending machines (price changes, cleaning, cash collection).
* Providing hospitality support.
* Maintaining cleanliness of the canteen, kitchen facilities, dining area, and counters.
* Adhering to food hygiene, HACCP, allergen, and COSHH guidelines.
* Monitoring temperature controls and expiry dates.
Minimum Requirements
* Cooking experience is essential.
* Food hygiene & safety Level 2 certification.
* Allergen training certification.
* Food handling qualification.
* Excellent customer service attitude with a friendly, outgoing personality.
* Experience working in a team environment.
* High standards of presentation and ability to serve a varied menu.
* Ability to prepare, cook, serve food, clean, and manage vending machines.
About Us
Booker is the UK's leading food & drink wholesaler, serving independent retailers, caterers, and small businesses across the country. We operate over 190 cash and carry branches, distribution centers, logistics sites, and support centers nationwide.
Diversity & Inclusion
At Booker, we value diversity, equity, and inclusion. We aim to create a workplace where everyone feels represented and comfortable being themselves. We support flexible working arrangements and encourage conversations about individual needs during the application process.
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