Canteen Supervisor

About the role
This is a Supervisory role within the newly opened canteen at the Thamesmead Distribution site.

Reporting into the Operations Support Manager you will ensure that the day to day functions of the administration department are completed, in support of the operation.

Managing a team of catering assistants, you will provide a hot and cold food service to all colleagues and to ensure that the canteen area is clean and tidy at all times.

The working hours will be Sunday to Thursday 0600-1400.

You will be responsible for
Managing the canteen team ensuring food hygiene guidelines and processes are always maintained - HACCP/Allergen/COSHH etc

Delivering and managing HACCP best practice within the canteen and vending environment

Maintain due diligence on temperature controls and code dates

Ensure high standards of hygiene and housekeeping are maintained throughout the canteen, kitchen and vending facilities

Assist with any other duties within the catering operation to ensure it runs smoothly

Take responsibility for the catering P&L (profit and loss)

Ensure cashing up and banking are aligned to the cash handling procedure

Take ownership for the ordering of stock for food preparation and vending machines

Responsibility for Stock Management and Stock Control

Code checking and checking quality of stock

Create and deliver effective cleaning schedules

Vending machine replenishment and management i.e price changes, cleaning and cash collection

Assist in maintaining housekeeping in the canteen & kitchen facilities, dining area and Kitchen counters

You will need

PC Literate (particularly Excel)

Attention to detail

Ability to work on own initiative

Experience of working in a supervisory role

A high standard of presentation and the ability to work within a team

Good time management and communication skills.

About The Company
Booker is the UK's leading food & drink wholesaler. We are privileged to serve independent retailers, caterers and small businesses, from locations across the country. We operate over 190 cash and carry branches, eight distribution centres, five Best Food Logistics sites, as well as six support centre locations across the UK.

We are proud to have an inclusive culture at Booker and Best where everyone truly feels able to be themselves. Our workplace is one where differences are valued, and all colleagues are given the same opportunities. We not only celebrate and embrace diversity and build inclusion but recognise the value and opportunities this brings. Our inclusive culture makes our company stronger and is fundamental to our core purpose: serving customers, communities and the planet a little better every day. Everyone’s welcome at Booker.

Please note

*Booker Group is part of Tesco plc, however, is operated separately from the core Tesco business and as such the benefits offered will be different from those offered at Tesco*

What's in it for you
At Booker, along with being a great place to work and giving you an opportunity to get on in your career, we also offer the following fantastic package of benefits:

- A Booker colleague card with 10% off purchases at Booker and double discount events up to three times a year.
- After 3 months service, a Tesco colleague discount card with 10% increasing to 15% off most purchases at Tesco for a 4 day period after every four-weekly pay day, ie. thirteen times a year. In addition to 10% off at Tesco Cafe and 20% off all F&F purchases.
- 10% off pay monthly & SIM only deals with Tesco Mobile for yourself, along with further great deals through-out the year.
- Up to 30% off car, pet and home insurance at Tesco bank. Terms and conditions apply.
- Free eye test when you spend £50 or more. You can also save 30% when you spend £50 or more on glasses, prescription sunglasses and contact lenses.
- 50% off health checks at Tesco Pharmacy.
- Exclusive access to discounted RAC breakdown cover rates
- An exclusive deals and discounts website saving you money on everyday purchases including a cycle to work scheme.
- After 3 months service, you can join our annual Save As You Earn share scheme which allows you to buy Tesco shares in the future at a discount.
- Retirement savings plan (pension) - save up to 5% and Booker will match your contribution.
- Life Assurance - You are covered for death in service life cover of up to three times annual pay
- Health and Wellbeing support and resources including our 24/7, confidential Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family.
- A great holiday package