We are recruiting for a number of Catering Team Leaders to join our Catering Team here in our Amesbury Distribution Centre.
You will support the Catering Manager in leading our onsite Catering Team to provide an excellent catering experience for our Home Bargains colleagues and visitors. You will also ensure the delivery of canteen performance targets and that all food safety and health and safety standards are met. You will take responsibility for financial control and accountability of cash handling, wage cost control and stock and order budgeting.
The ideal candidate will have experience within a fast paced catering or hospitality environment, leading a team and is passionate about providing customers with a great dining experience. You will be welcoming and approachable with excellent communication skills, acting as an ambassador for the function.
Package
£12.10 per hour
Part time - 31 hrs per week
The above may include working rotational weekends
5.6 weeks paid holiday per year rising to 6.6 weeks upon 5 years' service
Contributable Company pension scheme
PPE and uniform provided
Employee benefits:
MyHB employee benefits platform with access to:
Retail and leisure discounts plus hundreds more
Free Financial Advice
Bank your savings into an ISA
24/7 confidential counselling and advice line
Low cost voluntary insured health plans
Onsite canteen
10% store discount
Access to social and sporting events
Free car parking
Death in Service Benefit (subject to 12 months complete service)
Long Service recognition scheme
Job Overview
Manage the operation on shift, ensuring all Team Members are allocated to tasks and that the service is delivered
Communicate professionally and promptly with Team Members, updating on key changes to daily kitchen activities
Ensure preparation on and presentation of all food to the required food safety standards
Ensure compliance with COSSH and all food safety; ensure adherence to all health and safety compliance
Ensure compliance with all company administration and monitoring procedures:
Recording of food temperatures
Delivery records
Recording of fridge and freezer temperatures
Food storage and labelling in accordance with guidelines
Daily administration of bookwork including Food Safety Diaries and allergen management including Natasha’s law
Share inspiration of new menu ideas
Coach and mentor Team Members
Minimum Criteria To Apply
Minimum Level 2 Hygiene certificate and Level 2 Food Safety certificate
Knowledge of food production methods
Experience in a fast paced catering or hospitality environment and leading or supervising a team
Excellent customer service skills
Food safety, COSHH, health and safety and food allergen knowledge
Stock management and storage/budgeting experience
Ability to organize and prioritise daily work load
Excellent verbal communication skills
Ability to problem solve and remain calm within a fast paced environment
About The CompanyTJ Morris Limited trading as Home Bargains is a privately owned family run discount retailer selling top brands at the lowest possible price on the UK high street.
Having started 45 years ago in Liverpool our customers continue to be at the heart of everything we do and throughout our 600 stores we have over 5 million customers each week.
With plans to increase our store portfolio to 1,000 stores throughout the UK we are a fast-paced retailer opening 50 stores a year (nearly one every weekend) - and we wouldn't have it any other way!