Canteen Operative

Role Overview

Join the Cannington canteen team as a vital contributor to the daily food service operations. Your duties will encompass preparing diverse food items, cooking breakfasts and lunches, assembling sandwiches and grab-and-go selections, all while maintaining impeccable hygiene and providing welcoming and effective customer care.

Key Responsibilities

• Adhere consistently to health and safety protocols, ensuring all equipment is properly used and maintained.
• Foster a positive safety culture by identifying and challenging unsafe behaviors.
• Prepare food items to meet stringent quality and recipe standards with strict attention to hygiene practices including HACCP compliance and allergen controls.
• Produce sandwiches, salads, and buffet offerings timely, accurately, and attractively, escalating any concerns related to quality or safety immediately.
• Complete all necessary documentation clearly and thoroughly.
• Deliver friendly and efficient front-of-house service, operate the till for card transactions, and handle customer inquiries or complaints professionally.
• Assist in menu planning and clearly communicate daily food options.
• Cook and serve breakfasts and lunches following agreed standards.
• Prepare sandwiches, wraps, salads, and packed meals for internal consumption, ensuring proper portioning and stock management to minimize waste.
• Keep the working environment clean and organized, ensure proper stock rotation, labeling, and storage, and perform deep cleaning when required.
• Collaborate with colleagues to achieve daily objectives, aid in training new team members, participate in team meetings, and promote a positive workplace culture.
• Optimize resources to reduce waste and enhance efficiency while supporting accurate stock control operations.

Additional Information

The position requires working 42 hours per week on a 4-on 4-off shift schedule between 06:00 and 18:00.

Candidate Profile

• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage task priorities effectively.
• Strong interpersonal and communication abilities.
• A proactive, positive approach with adaptability to varying situations.
• Meticulous attention to detail and dedication to maintaining high quality standards.
• Knowledge of health and food safety regulations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in cooking and food preparation, preferably within a canteen, school, café, or restaurant setting.
• Confidence in preparing sandwiches to meet production deadlines.
• Willingness to work flexible hours.
• Possession of a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate (Level 2) is an advantage.

About the Employer

Yeo Valley Production Ltd is an independent British company renowned for producing high-quality yogurts, desserts, and ice creams under the Yeo Valley brand and for leading UK retailers. Operating from facilities in Somerset and Devon, the company employs over 1700 people and supplies more than a quarter of the UK's packaged yogurt market.

Benefits

• Access to free parking and personal protection equipment (PPE).
• Personal locker facility.
• Competitive holiday entitlement.
• Non-contributory pension scheme.
• Life insurance coverage.
• Healthcare cashback program.
• Cycle to work scheme and subsidized Yeo Valley products.
• Preferred service rates with partners and opportunities for professional growth and learning development.

Other Details

Candidates should note that the closing date for applications is indicative and the employer may close the vacancy sooner if suitable candidates are found. The company does not provide employment sponsorship at this time and does not accept speculative agency applications outside of preferred recruitment processes.