General Assistant/Barista

Company DescriptionSouthern Water HQ Yeoman's Road Worthing, West Sussex BN13 3N Part-Time: 40hours per week Salary: £11.44 per hour Location: L3 Harris Benefits: 28 Days holiday including bank holidaysPlus your birthday off3 volunteering days3 days grandparent leave24 weeks' enhanced maternity leaveSecondary carer leaveWedding/commitment day leaveFree meals on shiftBespoke training and development opportunitiesApprenticeships opportunities for all experience levelsPension and life insuranceDiscounts available on our HAPI app; high street shops, holidays & cinemaWellbeing hubAccess to employee assistance programmeCycle to work scheme Do you have a passion for providing genuine hospitality and impeccable service? Are you a collaborative team player? Are you friendly, professional and efficient? Yes? Then this is the role for you. At BaxterStorey, we believe that every interaction is an opportunity to create a lasting impression, that’s why we’re looking for a General Assistant who strives to exceed expectations at every turn. As a trailblazer in the hospitality industry, we are excited to open our doors to individuals who share our passion for delivering exceptional experiences and creating unforgettable moments. We believe that it is our people that set us apart, that’s why as a member of our team, you will be supported in an inclusive environment that encourages growth and celebrates diversity. We will invest in your development with ongoing training, to ensure that you have the skills and knowledge to thrive in your role, and we guarantee a good work-life balance, because we believe that people excel when they are given the space to take care of themselves. If you are a General Assistant who thrives on delivering extraordinary experiences, loves to be part of a harmonious and collaborative team, we would love to hear from you!Job Description To provide a welcoming and friendly customer experience within the campuses, delivering excellent customer and food service. To Ensure the restaurant is clean/hygienic, and restocked, and customers are advised of the products available (e.g. meals, snacks, restaurant open times and allergens, etc.) At Southern Water HQ: will assist with front-of-house and back-of-house duties: Greet customers at the Wimbledon, as part of the front-of-house team, serving customers with food and drink choices and resolving queries relating to products (including allergens and dietary needs).Deliver excellent customer service to ensure high levels of customer satisfaction and ‘Pride’ “we can and we will” customer experience.Assist in a wide range of preparation, cooking and serving of food.Serve meals, snacks and drinks including taking payments at tills using cards and cash, resolving and clarifying purchase choices and special offers.Resolve initial customer queries (or refer to a supervisor/manager for more complex concerns).Clean all equipment, crockery, and cutlery as required.Support, operate ,and provide service in areas including but not limited to the Serveries, the Deli/Retail, Functions/EventsEnsure all food is handled in accordance with the standards specified in the Food Safety & Quality Management System and regulatory requirements.Carry out and record any food safety and stock checks specified by the Unit Manager or Assistant Manager, or Supervisors. Take delivery of stock including food/provision, checking and accounting for such items.Ensure all waste is removed promptly and placed in the correct waste containers in accordance with site waste management plan.Ensure all raw materials and packaging materials are stored in the correct areas of the site.Carry out tasks in the most efficient manner, taking into account any production or allergen constraints, to meet customer orders.Participate as a HACCP Team member if requiredEnsure all work is carried out in accordance with the relevant H&S legislation and Codes of Practice.Ensure all production and quality records are completed accurately and on time.Ensure all traceability requirements are fully complied with.Where relevant, to carry out activities required by the accredited FSQMS. Participate in ongoing professional development and training that may include off-site and occasionally overnight travel.Carry out tasks as requested by your supervisor/manager Qualifications Have a contagious passion for food and/or customer serviceYou draw satisfaction from working within a collaborative and inclusive team environmentAbility to adapt to challenges and opportunities with a solution-oriented perspectivePrevious experience in a similar role, especially in the food service industry, is often a plusSome knowledge of food safety and sanitation practicesWorks according to the BaxterStorey core values Additional Information For almost 20 years, for every client, in every location (whether that’s an office, stadium, cathedral or university), we have created beautiful spaces, exciting menus and friendly teams, so that each and every customer can have the hospitality experience they deserve. We need the brightest and the best to join us to make this all possible. We will support you to create your hospitality legacy and build a career that you are proud of. Our drive and belief in our people, means that we always strive to supercharge our team’s careers. ‘Better’ is a daily habit that sits deep within our DNA, meaning learning will be front and centre of your experience working with us. Join us, and be part of the food revolution! BaxterStorey Values: ALWAYS VISIONARY We strive for better, we never settle, never compromise, never follow. We lead the way, blazing our own trail. WHOLEHEARTEDLY POSITIVE We are up-beat, motivating and inspiring. Our love for what we do radiates through our food, and is amplified by our people. CREATIVELY COLLABORATIVE We embrace our differences to push creativity and we work together to be better. FOREVER CONSCIOUS We work together as a team to lead by example, protecting the planet and supporting local communities. Interested? Even if you don’t meet all requirements, we like to hear from you. If you are motivated and hungry to learn, we can work together to develop your potential. BaxterStorey is committed to encouraging equality, diversity, and inclusion among our workforce. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and our customers, and for each team member to feel respected and able to give their best. And to support our commitment to this we have set ourselves an ED&I (Equity, Diversity and Inclusion) ambition to ‘set the standard and to be recognised for having the most inclusive culture in hospitality’.