Catering Team Member

Are you passionate about providing excellent service and working in a vibrant catering environment? Based at our state-of-the-art Omega Distribution Centre, as a Catering Team Member, you'll play a crucial role in delivering a positive catering experience for colleagues and visitors. Working closely with the Catering Team Leader and Manager, you'll ensure that all catering standards are met, contributing to a welcoming and efficient canteen service. In this role, you'll focus on the preparation, presentation, and serving of food, ensuring everything is done to a high standard. You'll be responsible for maintaining cleanliness and safety within the catering area, following food safety guidelines, and accurately recording temperatures and stock levels. Your attention to detail will help keep our service running smoothly and ensure compliance with all company policies. With a customer-focused mindset, you'll help to deliver excellent service daily. From stock control to supporting team operations, you'll be key in creating a positive experience for our team and visitors while working collaboratively with other functions across the site.,

• Customer Service Excellence: Deliver outstanding customer service, ensuring a professional and welcoming environment for colleagues and visitors at all times.
• Food Preparation and Presentation: Prepare and present food to high standards, adhering to company guidelines for quality, safety, and compliance.
• Compliance and Record-Keeping: Ensure all company administration, food safety procedures, and record-keeping requirements are met, including temperature logs and allergen management.
• Hygiene and Cleanliness: Maintain a clean and organised work area, adhering to COSHH standards, and assist with general kitchen duties, including pot wash and waste disposal.
• Stock Management: Manage stock and portion control, and follow guidelines to minimise waste.
• Food Safety Standards: Consistently record food and fridge/freezer temperatures, ensure proper storage, and label food items in accordance with food safety guidelines.
• Daily Administration: Complete daily bookwork, including Food Safety Diary entries and compliance with Natasha's law for allergen management.
• Collaborative Working: Work as part of a cohesive team, engaging with Catering Team Leaders, Managers, and other departments across the site to deliver consistent service.
  
  Previous experience in a catering or hospitality environment, ideally in a fast-paced setting.
• Minimum Level 2 Food Hygiene and Safety certificates.
• Strong customer service skills and a customer-focused approach.
• Ability to think quickly, organise, and prioritise workload effectively.
• Clear and effective communication skills.
• Commitment to health, safety, and food safety standards.
  
  TJ 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.


• £11.88 per hour (19% Night shift allowance paid between 10pm - 6am)
• Scheduled working hours will be between the below hours:
+ 6am - 10.30pm
• Contracted hours available per week:
+ 18 hours - working any 3 out of 7 days o 6.5 hours per day (30 min unpaid break) + 30 hours - working any 5 out of 7 days o 6.5 hours per day (30 min unpaid break) + All shifts may include working 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 subsidised Health and Fitness Centre
• 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