Kitchen Assistant

Role overview
Kitchen Assistant
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours of work: Saturday 7.30am-12.00pm & Sunday 8.00am - 2.30pm
Location: James Hall & Co. Ltd, SPAR Distribution Centre, Bowland View, Preston, PR2 5QT
Based at our state-of-the-art distribution centre on the outskirts of Preston, James Hall & Co. Ltd. have been established for
over 150 years proudly serving communities across the north of England as supplier and distributor to over 500 SPAR stores.
We are proud to be one of the biggest employers in Lancashire with over 4000 colleagues who represent our core values of passion,
enterprise, and family every single day.
About the Role
The Kettle House is our in-house canteen that serves our employees, visitors and organises the catering for any hospitality events
we might have.
What will I be doing?
* Serve food and beverages to staff or visitors in the Kettle House.
* Till operation taking cash and cashless payment.
* Stock replenishment and merchandising.
* Ensure all departmental standards including customer service, health & safety and food hygiene are maintained.
* General cleaning, housekeeping, and washing pots.
* Comply with all departmental and company policies regarding food safety, health, and safety, COSHH, Safe Systems of Work, fire
and ammonia evacuation procedures.
* Undertaking company training in regard to food safety.
A Few Things About You
* Excellent customer service skills
* To be enthusiastic, committed, and self-motivated.
* Adopts a ‘can do’ attitude
* Have a flexible approach to working hours.
Why chose James Hall & Co?
James Hall & Co. Ltd. have one simple vison: to still be in business in another 150 years!
To make this vision possible we need the best people to join us on our journey. We are a family company, and we believe that if we
look after our people, they will look after us.
Here are some of the benefits that you can take advantage of as an employee of James Hall & Co. Ltd.
Loyalty award – From day one you will receive £0.25p per hour for every hour you work. You will then receive this as a lump sum on
the pay period after your 12 month anniversary.
Company Doctor - We care about the health and wellbeing of our people. That is why you will have access to our company doctor with
the ability to book appointments directly.
Free On-site Parking - You don’t have to worry about paying for parking or getting from your car to the office as our site boasts
a secure car park with over 1000 spaces.
Subsidised Canteen – We know how hard our people work so when hunger strikes, we have an excellent on-site canteen that offers a
wide range of freshly cooked meals, salads, sandwiches and confectionary plus free tea and coffee
Learning & Development – We want all of our colleagues to reach their full potential. That is why you will benefit from our
in-house learning and development team who will provide you access to fully funded accredited training and industry recognised
qualifications.
Life Insurance – There’s nothing more important than family. We offer life insurance to all of our employees so you can have peace
of mind during your career at James Hall & Co. Ltd.
Grocery Aid – We understand the importance of mental health. We work with the national charity Grocery Aid to provide all
colleagues a 24/7 helpline service that is free, independent and confidential. Grocery Aid also offer a wide range of other
fantastic services to support you when you need it.
We also offer staff discount, cycle to work scheme, company sick pay, bereavement pay, enhanced pension scheme and our famous
Christmas Hamper!