Food Stores and Delivery Service Assistant - Monday to Friday
Winchester
Contract: Full Time, Temporary
Salary: £20,852.00
Hours: 40 per week
A leading independent boarding and day school for girls aged 3 - 18 with a co-ed preschool in Winchester, Hampshire. Catering for over 900 students and teachers daily, our core feeding services include breakfast, mid-morning snack, lunch, dinner, match teas, hospitality, and external lettings throughout the year. This operation runs 7 days a week, with shift patterns typically 5 days over 7. The location offers a mix of term-time roles and full-year contracts, with free on-site parking.
We currently have an excellent opportunity for a Food Stores and Delivery Service Assistant to join our friendly team at our Winchester location. The working hours are Monday to Friday, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm.
Role requirements (Tasks & Responsibilities):
* Manage all stores effectively and ensure timely delivery of food and supplies across departments, in line with customer orders.
* Receive deliveries from suppliers, inspect goods for quality and safety, and maintain strict control over food safety critical points.
* Manage stock rotation (FIFO) according to food safety standards.
* Liaise with suppliers regarding deliveries and stock discrepancies.
* Keep detailed records of shortages, spares, and delivery temperatures, ensuring the temperature chain is maintained.
* Update inventory systems regularly with stock counts.
* Organize and deliver goods to departments, using a food-safe electric vehicle, in accordance with customer orders.
* Assist in preparing sandwiches for Grab & Go, adhering to hygiene and safety standards.
* Assist with setting up, serving, cleaning, and storing food and equipment for special functions.
* Restock and replenish stocks and consumables proactively to meet customer needs.
* Inform the kitchen of any shortages to prevent delays.
* Maintain cleanliness and tidiness of stores and workspaces.
* Operate cleaning and dishwashing equipment, and ensure proper cleaning and storage of equipment and areas.
* Perform hygiene duties as required.
* Serve customers, visitors, and guests according to service standards.
* Manage waste and recycling appropriately.
* Prepare laundry and manage laundry storage when necessary.
General Responsibilities
* Attend staff meetings as required.
* Adhere to all policies, procedures, and legislation to promote professionalism and flexibility.
* Wear the correct, neat, and clean uniform at all times.
* Conduct food temperature checks and other safety checks.
* Follow management requests and provide cover for colleagues when needed.
* Report hazards and ensure health and safety compliance.
* Demonstrate team working, listening skills, initiative, personal hygiene, and behaviour standards. A Food Hygiene Certificate is preferred.
* Be adaptable, reliable, honest, and customer-focused.
* Willing to learn new skills and take responsibility.
* Manage some heavy lifting and pushing.
* Communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
* Experience in customer service or food preparation is preferred.
Benefits include discounts at major retailers, free meals on duty, volunteer leave, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, cycle-to-work scheme, referral bonuses, training and development, social events, employee assistance, pension scheme, and career progression opportunities within a leading catering company.
About us
Thomas Franks is a founder-led, fresh food catering business committed to excellence, service, and individuality. Our clients and staff are central to our success.
Disclaimer
Applicants must demonstrate the right to work in the UK. An enhanced DBS, identity, and reference checks will be conducted. We are committed to safeguarding children and adhere to the DBS Code of Practice. Post in a school setting requires disclosure of any criminal convictions, cautions, or bind-overs as mandated by law.
Diversity and Inclusion
We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and underrepresented groups, believing that diversity fosters better results and a more inclusive workplace.
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