Job Description

So, what will I be doing?

If you're looking for a stable, secure job within catering then look no further.



You'll be responsible for supporting with the catering and hospitality at our Acorn House canteen (and other Yeo Valley sites as requested). You'll help with food production, preparation and other front and back of house services as required, in line with our Health & Safety and Food Safety procedures.

Working 40 hours per week on a 7:30-15:30 shift pattern, with a requirement to work two weekends out of four.

Serving Yeo Valley staff with hot and cold food as required and in line with department procedures Take responsibility for the preparation of hot and cold food using fresh ingredients and assist the chef with daily tasks within the kitchen Ensuring all displays, counters and seating areas are presented to the highest standards Front and back of house services as required food prep, kitchen porter duties, vending and snack replenishment Completing daily and weekly tasks as directed and in accordance with Weekly and Daily procedures Observing and complying with all procedures relating to cash handling and security /Till operating/cash handling

Sounds interesting, what do I need?

The important things:

Excellent customer service Driving license

Catering & Cooking experience is essential

- 3 years minimum continuous experience in a catering role Food Safety Level 2 Allergy Awareness qualification HACCP training Experience of working within a catering environment with chefs Experience working as a cook Experience of menu planning and costing

Desirable:

Computer literate Good communication skills Enjoys working in a team

Why should I join the family?

We're independent, British and proud to be making the highest quality yogurts, desserts and ice cream under the Yeo Valley brand and for many of the UK's major retailers. Operating from four dairies and two logistics centres in Somerset and Devon, we employ over 1700 staff and produce more than 25% of the UK's packaged yogurt.



We're sure you don't need convincing, but there's a whole host of benefits that we offer including:


25 days' holiday, plus bank holidays non-contributory pension scheme life cover healthcare cash back plan cycle to work scheme subsidised Yeo Valley products and services preferential rates with our partners annual bonus (as part of the Employee Benefit Trust, based on company performance for the year) learning and development opportunities; we're committed to ensuring all of our employees have the chance to grow

Our closing dates are a guide for when the application window should close, although we may close the advert sooner if we can.

So, we recommend you get your application in straight away - and don't miss the opportunity to join us!

Unfortunately, we're not able to provide employment sponsorship to candidates at this moment in time.



Please note that Yeo Valley do not accept speculative agency applications; we will

only

accept applications from preferred suppliers that have been submitted to us via our recruitment portal

at the point of instruction

.