Stores Person (Term time only plus 8 weeks)

Job Title:        Stores Person

Reporting to:  Head Chef & Head of Catering

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

• To assist the management team in the provision of food to the agreed standard within the budgetary limitations.
• To assist in the maintenance of high standards in Hygiene and Health & Safety.
• To ensure that all food and beverages delivered to Lancing College are checked for quality, damage, abnormalities in quantities and shelf life in accordance with College standards.
• To ensure all temperature checks are carried out and recorded to the standard required to company policies.
• To deliver supplies across site and carry out on site and supplier vehicle checks.
• To liaise with the Chefs on stock levels and order stock as and when required.
• To always maintain the cleanliness and presentation of the Catering department’s vehicle.
• To conduct weekly maintenance checks on the Catering department’s delivery van to ensure it remains safe, roadworthy, and in a good working order.
• To place and monitor orders using the Catering department’s online ordering system, ensuring stock requirements are met.
• To ensure the immediate storage areas, main freezer, and refrigeration units are kept clean, organised, and in good working conditions at all times.
• To promote a professional image and good customer relations.
• To carry out any reasonable requests made by the management team.
• To attend meetings and training.
• To assist with internal and external functions when required.

Skills and Experience

• Hold a full UK driving licence.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• A collaborative team player with a positive, proactive approach and commitment to delivering a high-quality service.
• Willing, adaptable and able to respond positively to changing priorities.
• Proactive in identifying opportunities for service improvement and flexible in meeting customer needs.

Application Procedure:

Applications should be made using the application form. Candidates are asked to add a covering letter setting out, as succinctly as possible, their reasons for applying for the position at Lancing.

Application forms are available from the College website www.lancingcollege.org.uk.

Please send any emails to recruitment@lancing.org.uk

A full curriculum vitae and the names, addresses and telephone numbers of a minimum of two referees, one of whom should be the candidate’s current or most recent employer should be included with the application.

Applications will be reviewed on receipt and candidates may be invited to interview before the closing date. Early application is therefore advised.