# Canteen Assistant

**Company:** [Kepak Group](http://jobs.workable.com/companies/apJvUah24epe4QDY8LmvWT.md)
**Location:** Portlethen, United Kingdom
**Workplace:** on site
**Employment type:** Full-time
**Department:** Operations

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## Description

**Role Purpose**

To assist in the excellent customer service delivery and experience of the Canteen, promoting the food offering, whilst complying with relevant food safety and hygiene standards.

**Role Requirements**

-   Efficiently and pleasantly take customer orders.
-   Provide guidance and recommendations on products (how to cook, type of cuts etc).
-   Process orders through till correctly.
-   Complete general cleaning of the kitchen.
-   Restock service and pre-prepared counters with products as required.
-   Undertake stock checks and rotations as required.
-   Complete opening and closing procedures of the canteen.
-   Complete and maintain hygiene standards and processes for service counters and food preparation areas.
-   Undertake food preparation duties as required.
-   Ensure all food preparation is carried out in accordance with food hygiene procedures.
-   Prepare food to required standards checking for taste, presentation, and quality.
-   Maintain relevant hygiene and food safety records.
-   Minimize product wastage.
-   Any other duties as required by management and within the competency of the post holder.

**Working hours:** Monday to Friday 7am-2:30pm

## Requirements

-   **Commitment to Company Values; Passion for food, Ambition, Responsibility and Teamwork**
-   **Passion for Food** at forefront of day-to-day performance
-   **Ambition** to develop self to achieve personal and business goals
-   **Responsibility** for positive contribution to business
-   **Team Work** across all levels, departments and teams, willing to go the extra mile
-   Experience in food-based customer service
-   Good interpersonal, communication, and negotiating skills essential
-   Commitment to good practice and hygiene
-   Manual handling ability and awareness
-   Communicates well with multi-nationals on all levels
-   Ability to multitask and work under own initiative to deliver to deadlines
-   Relationship builder
-   Strong team player
-   Numeracy skills

## Benefits

-   **31 days annual leave per year** (after probation).
-   **Annual Holiday Purchase Scheme** - Need a little more time off? Purchase additional annual leave.
-   **Company Pension Scheme** - Helping you plan for the future with access to our company pension scheme.
-   **Death in Service Benefit** - Eligible salaried employees are covered by our Death in Service benefit, providing financial support and peace of mind for your loved ones.
-   **Refer a Friend Scheme** - Earn up to **£500** for successfully referring a friend or family member to join Kepak.
-   **Free On-Site Parking** - Our site has dedicated staff parking, available free of charge for all colleagues.
-   **Subsidised On-Site Canteen** - Enjoy a variety of freshly prepared hot meals and food options at reduced prices in our on-site canteen.
-   **Cycle to Work Scheme** - Save money on a new bike and cycling equipment through our salary sacrifice scheme.
-   **Electric Vehicle Scheme** - Access an electric vehicle through our salary sacrifice scheme.
-   **Long Service Awards** - We recognise, acknowledge and celebrate the loyalty, dedication and valuable contributions of our long-serving colleagues.
-   **Discounted Gym Memberships** - Support your health and wellbeing with access to discounted gym memberships.
-   **Training and Development** - We are committed to helping you grow your career through structured onboarding, regular online and in-person training, and clear opportunities for career progression.
-   **Mentoring and Leadership Development Programmes** - Whether you're looking to build new skills or take the next step in your career, our mentoring and leadership development programmes are designed to help you reach your full potential.
-   **GroceryAid Employee Assistance Programme** - Free and confidential emotional, practical and financial support for all Kepak colleagues, including access to counselling, mental health support, legal guidance and a 24/7 confidential helpline.
-   **Financial Advice & Will Writing -** Access free mortgage advice and a complimentary will writing service as part of your employee benefits package.