As a Logistics Assistant you will…

Meal Delivery:

• Safely transport prepared meals to designated locations within the facility, ensuring all deliveries are timely and accurate.

• Ensure proper handling and temperature control of food during transit to maintain food safety standards.

• Verify meal orders against delivery lists and address any discrepancies with the kitchen or catering manager.

Food Storage Management:

• Oversee and manage the storage of food items, ensuring proper organisation, labelling, and rotation (FIFO - First In, First Out) to minimise waste.

• Regularly check the temperature of fridges and freezers to ensure compliance with food safety regulations.

• Ensure all stock is stored in accordance with health and safety guidelines, including allergen management and hygiene standards.

• Monitor stock levels of dry, chilled, and frozen goods, reporting low stock and placing orders when necessary.

Inventory Control:

• Assist in the inventory process by regularly checking and documenting stock levels in both the food store and fridges.

• Assist in receiving and inspecting food deliveries, ensuring quality and proper storage upon arrival.

• Report any discrepancies or damaged goods to the appropriate manager for follow-up.

Health and Safety Compliance:

• Ensure all health and safety policies and procedures are strictly followed, including proper cleaning and sanitising of food storage areas.

• Maintain high standards of hygiene within the food storage areas and during transportation of meals.

• Assist in the implementation of food safety programs, including temperature monitoring and compliance with HACCP guidelines.

• General Support:

• Assist the catering team in other logistical and operational tasks as required, such as setting up food stations, helping with kitchen organisation, or supporting special events.

• Work collaboratively with kitchen and service teams to ensure smooth and efficient operations.

Title: Logistics Assistant

Location: Cheltenham College 

Salary: £25708

Benefits:

• 28 Days holiday including bank holidays
• 3 volunteering days
• 3 days grandparent leave
• 24 week’s enhanced maternity leave
• Bespoke training and development opportunities
• Pension and life insurance
• Discounts available on our HAPI app; high street shops, holidays & cinema
• Wellbeing hub
• Access to employee assistance programme
• Free meals whilst at work
• Career development opportunities
• HIT Apprenticeships for all experience levels

We currently have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Logistics Assistant with a background in exceptional food catering services to join our business and work at one of our highly prestigious education settings.

If you are passionate about creating delicious dining experiences that fuel young minds and ignite taste buds, then this is the perfect opportunity to bring your expertise to our table.

Nestled in the heart of Cheltenham, this prestigious independent school - Cheletnahm College caters for 300 day pupils as well as 750 boarders and staff and includes not only a breakfast, lunch and supper service but also an extensive hospitality service. This operates 7 days a week.  

This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled Logistics Assistant to make a name for themselves within the food service industry and be a part of setting the new standard for education catering.

Previous experience in a logistics or catering environment is preferred but not required.

• Strong organisational skills with attention to detail.

• Knowledge of food safety regulations, HACCP, and proper food storage practices (training will be provided).

• Ability to lift and move heavy items such as food containers and deliveries.

• A team player with good communication skills.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks.

• Basic knowledge of health and safety practices, particularly in food handling and transportation. (training will be provided).

Holroyd Howe is one of the UK’s leading contract caterers, providing fresh innovative food services solely to independent schools and colleges. We are a team of experienced professionals who tailor our catering service provision specifically to suit children of all ages in order to meet the bespoke requirements of each school.

To provide our teams with the right skills to succeed in their jobs, we invest in their training and development. Our exceptional teams of seasoned specialists customise our catering services to fit children of all ages and satisfy the unique needs of our clients.

We pride ourselves on:

Sustainability

Sustainability is at the heart of our thinking; always mindful of the ethics of our sourcing and how we prepare our meals.

Nutrition

We take nutrition seriously and understand the impact a healthy diet has on the fundamental years of development. Meals are always freshly prepared from scratch and packed with nutritious ingredients.

Food Innovation

We offer a wide portfolio of training opportunities and experiences, which attracts chefs who are passionate about culinary excellence and menu innovation to our team.

From tasting tables, theme days and food theatre, to chef demonstrations and supplier showcases, we create engaging and fun dining experiences for our students. We work together to make mealtimes exploratory, quirky, and fun for our pupils, helping them build strong and healthy relationships with food.

“Holroyd Howe is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all employees to share this commitment. All roles within Holroyd Howe are regarded as regulated activity, it is an offence to apply for a role in regulated activity if you are barred from working with children, therefore we will require an Enhanced DBS which includes a Barred List check for all successful applicants. We will also require shortlisted applicants to provide appropriate information regarding any criminal offences and shortlisted applicants will be subject to an online search of public available information on suitability to work with children.“

This appointment is offered on the return of satisfactory professional references.

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