Ration Stores Person

Job Introduction

Are you a friendly character with excellent attention to detail? Would you like the security of working for one of the world’s largest employers? Do you want the comfort of having set shifts, no late nights and only occasional weekend work? If you answered yes to all of these then you could be exactly who we are looking for.

Working within the largest integrated catering, retail and leisure facility on Merville Barracks, you will play a pivotal role in assisting the kitchen team to deliver our financial targets. You will achieve this by being methodical and analytical in your daily work style assisting the kitchen management team with inventory control processes.

Your role is primarily to support the kitchen management team by completing inventory control processes to the highest standard. This will require you to work along-side the kitchen team to assist with the ordering as well as the management and storage of chilled, frozen and dry goods on a daily basis.

As part of your supporting role, you will be required to complete weekly and monthly stock checks alongside the kitchen team. Therefore confidence with numbers and the ability to count stock accurately are essential skills for this role.

Role Responsibility

• Ensure all company documents are completed with integrity and that due diligence is practised at all times.
• Ensure that stock levels are maintained at the required totals and that all food is within date code and fit for use
• Ensure that all secure food storage areas are managed diligently and effectively control the distribution of food items to the Catering Team
• Undertake any other reasonable task as directed by the Centre Manager.
• Continue to develop one’s own skills and knowledge within the position.
• Attend weekly team huddles to maintain levels of communication across the team.
• Carry out training as required ensuring that your team have the skills needed to excel.
• Able to work on own initiative within a team environment.
• Work with and support all units/departments within the centre to ensure all aspects of the contract are delivered at all times.

The Ideal Candidate

Essential

• Good numerical and communication skills, must be able to demonstrate effective verbal and written communication
• Knowledge of health & safety and food safety
• Able to work on own initiative within a team environment
• Able to demonstrate attention to detail and adherence to standards

Desirable

• IOSH and CIEH qualifications or equivalent
• Proven track record of employment within the catering/hospitality industry

Package Description

• Access to a very popular and generous employee discount scheme.
• Holiday entitlement of 20 days plus 8 bank holidays per year which increases with length of service.
• Full uniform provided including safety shoes.
• Company sick pay entitlement of 5 full days after 6 months employment
• Minimal weekend work.

About the Company

In the UK and Ireland, Sodexo employs some 35,000 employees to deliver integrated facilities management services to clients at over 2,000 locations in the corporate, healthcare, education, leisure, defence and justice sectors. With an annual turnover of over £1bn, we provide everything from catering, cleaning and reception to security, laboratory and grounds maintenance services, enabling our clients to focus on their core business