Job Description

With our German Market only a few months away, we are now looking to commence recruiting team members to work in our German Market food outlets. The German Market runs from September through to the end of December and therefore candidates must be able to commit to working throughout this period. Ideally we are looking for candidates who can commit to at least 4 days a week, including alternate weekends.

This is a fast-paced, customer-facing role and therefore the ideal candidates would have previous customer service and/or hospitality experience. The role will also involve handling and preparing hot and cold food so relevant experience and/or knowledge of food hygiene and safety would be an advantage (although training will be given).

The role of a Seasonal Catering Assistant includes:

Primarily working in our retail catering outlets (e.g. German Market food stalls, The 10th Hole) with food preparation and cooking, serving of food and drinks, taking orders, operating tills and running food where required. General kitchen duties, including washing up, and washing kitchen appliances, work surfaces, floors and seating areas as required. Maintaining an understanding and knowledge of health and hygiene practices, allergen awareness, equipment, product and menus. Receiving and processing deliveries. Undertaking any other reasonable duties which may arise during seasonal events, including supporting other teams/departments within the garden centre, e.g. restocking product lines within the retail areas, receiving and processing deliveries, cleaning/maintenance tasks, etc.
Please note that, due to the location of our garden centre, having your own transport is preferred.

Meadow Croft Garden Centre is part of W. D. Smith & Son, a family-run business with four generations of horticultural experience behind it. This family-inspired ethos is woven through the very fabric of our business and extends out not just to our team members, but to our customers too. We are dedicated to placing customers at the heart of what we do and aim to offer the best customer service experience.

We pride ourselves on the quality and range of plants offered, many of which are grown in our own glasshouses on-site at W. D. Smith & Son's growing facility. Not only do we produce plants, but we also have extensive giftware, homewares, and outdoor living departments, together with pet care and a huge range of garden sundries. We also hold regular festivals and events across the year, including our now renowned German Market & Christmas Fair, Food & Drink Festival, and our unique Viola & Pansy Festival.

We know that our team members are one of the main reasons Meadow Croft is such a great place to visit and we are proud of the friendship and support our team members offer and share with each other. We also offer a wide range of employee benefits.

Benefits

Employee Discount Scheme

Subsidised food and drink from our restaurant (which includes up to 50% discount for garden centre team members and a meal allowance for restaurant team members)

Employee Assistance Programme

Training and development, including an ongoing e-learning training programme

Uniform provided (including an allowance for protective footwear)

Free parking

Application Process

Please apply directly via the application process outlined on our website at www.meadow-croft.co.uk/careers. Applications must include a CV together with a covering letter, detailing why you feel you are the right candidate for the position and whether you are looking for full-time, part-time or casual hours. In line with GDPR and our Job Application Privacy Notice, please do not apply through Facebook or any other social media platform. Please also be aware that unfortunately we are not able employ students until they have completed their GCSEs.

For more information about Meadow Croft Garden Centre, what it's like to work for us, and our range of employee benefits, please visit our website www.meadow-croft.co.uk/careers. You will also be able to access our Job Application Privacy Notice which details how we process personal data and our compliance with GDPR, and further information about our application process.

Please note that we will be interviewing as and when we receive suitable CVs, so there is no set closing date for this position.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Zero hours contract

Pay: 7.55-12.21 per hour

Benefits:

Company pension Discounted or free food Employee discount Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Store discount
Shift:

8 hour shift Day shift
Work Location: In person