Winchester
A leading independent boarding and day school for girls aged 3 - 18 with a co-ed preschool in Winchester, Hampshire. Catering for just over 900 students and teachers daily. Our core feeding offer includes breakfast, Mid Morning Snack, Lunch, dinner, Match teas, Hospitality, and external lettings throughout the year. This is a 7 days a week operation, so shift patterns typically involve 5 days over 7. The location offers both term-time roles and full 52-week contracts, with free on-site parking.
We have a fantastic opportunity for a General Assistant - Barista to join our team in Winchester.
Previous experience in a fast-paced catering environment is preferred.
You will enjoy working with a great team, serving customers, and being part of a company passionate about food.
Key responsibilities:
* Support the team in serving customers, replenishing stocks, and cleaning.
* Prepare service areas for daily meal service.
* Set up, serve, clear, clean, and store food, beverages, or equipment for special functions.
* Prepare basic food items following hygiene and safety standards.
* Restock and replenish during service to ensure excellent customer service.
* Manage waste and recycling appropriately.
* Occasionally work evenings and weekends for events.
* Adhere to food standards and control wastage.
* Follow Food Hygiene, Health & Safety, and allergen policies.
Skills required:
* Teamwork, good listening skills, initiative, personal presentation, hygiene, and behavior. Food hygiene certificate is preferred.
* Adaptability, reliability, honesty, and customer service skills.
* Willingness to learn and take responsibility.
* Ability to lift, carry, and push moderately heavy items.
* Good verbal and written English skills.
* Experience in customer service or food prep is advantageous.
Benefits include:
* Discounts at major retailers and restaurants through the Wider Wallet scheme.
* Free meals on duty.
* Volunteers leave – up to one day per year.
* Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoptive leave.
* Cycle to work scheme.
* Recommend a friend bonus.
* Training and development programs.
* Apprenticeship opportunities.
* Social events and employee assistance programs.
* Workplace pension.
* Career progression within a leading caterer.
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 have the right to work in the UK. An enhanced DBS check, identity, and references will be required. We comply with DBS regulations and are dedicated to safeguarding children. Post in a school is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; all convictions must be declared.
Diversity and Inclusion
We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and under-represented groups to foster growth, inclusion, and better results.
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