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Tesco • Trowbridge, UK

Cafe Back of House Team Member

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Job Description

What�s the secret ingredient behind our caf�s big breakfast? Or our terrifically toasted teacake? Beyond fresh ingredients, it�s the care of our Back of House team, of course. They prepare food, keep our kitchens clean, and deliver the consistent quality our customers know and love.

As a member of this team and someone who�s dedicated to great service, you�ll make sure every dish lives up to the promise of our menu, all while keeping our kitchen clean and tidy as you go. It�s an essential and varied role, where your work helps to make every day a little better.

In return for all you do, we�ll offer you plenty of support, bags of career choice, flexible working options, and so much more. Ultimately, it all adds up to a career where you can do good and feel good.

Please note that you need to be 18 or over to apply for this role.

Whilst specific responsibilities will be dependent upon the changing needs of Tesco as a business, the following provides an overview of the role�s key responsibilities and measures:

  • Keeping kitchen equipment and utensils clean and tidy.
  • Serving customers quickly, efficiently and with care.
  • Following food safety and hygiene regulations while keeping daily records.
  • Practising first in, first out (FIFO) stock rotation to keep our food fresh.
  • Accepting deliveries and handling the safe storage of food.
  • Being aware of (and following) all operational policies and procedures.
  • Preparing, cooking, and serving food according to our caf�s
  • Making sure we maintain our standards and all food products are available.
  • Knowing our caf�s menu inside and out and serving food exactly as it�s intended.
  • Resolving customer complaints and passing on information to the Caf� Manager.
  • Staying up to date with business communications and exciting new initiatives.��
  • A commitment to excellent customer service.
  • Knowledge of Health and Safety standards.�
  • The ability to work efficiently and maintain a clean environment.

Personal

  • Comfortable working in a team.�
  • Great communicator with a proactive attitude.
  • Ability to multitask and work well under pressure.
  • Confident using your initiative to improve ways of working.
  • Good at planning and keeping things organised.

With 329 caf�s across the country and counting, our teams work closely to make sure that the customer experience is to the best standard and service; no two days are ever the same! Tesco Caf�s are a great place to work, with a genuine family feel - truly a place to get on.

We are proud to have an inclusive culture at Tesco Caf� where everyone is welcome and truly feels able to be themselves. In our caf�s, we not only celebrate diversity, but we strive to create a workforce that reflects our customers not only here in the UK, but worldwide. Our aim is to attract and welcome a diverse range of applicants from all walks of life, offering many varying working patterns across our business and we would love to hear from you.

We know life looks a little different for each of us. That�s why at Tesco, we always welcome chats about flexible working. Some people are at the start of their careers, some want the freedom to do the things they love. Others are going through life-changing moments like becoming a carer, nearing retirement, adapting to parenthood, or something else. So, talk to us throughout your application about how we can support.

We�re proud to have been accredited as a Disability Confident Leader and we�re committed to providing a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. For further information on the accessibility support we can offer, please click here.

On occasions where we have high volumes of applicants, some roles may close earlier than the advertised end date in order for us to manage all of the applicants appropriately. We will only be able to offer individual feedback to those candidates who attend an interview.

Company benefits

Adoption leave – 26 weeks full pay (after 52 weeks service)
Annual bonus
Cycle to work scheme
Employee discounts – 10% off and 15% on pay day weekends
Enhanced maternity leave – 26 weeks full pay (after 52 weeks service)
Enhanced paternity leave – 6 weeks full pay (after 52 weeks service)
Enhanced pension match/contribution – up to 7.5% matching
Life assurance – Five times your pay
Open to compressed hours
Open to part-time employees
Open to job sharing
Open to part time work for some roles
In house training
Dental coverage
Mental health platform access
Theme park discounts
Restaurant discounts
Coffee discounts
Cinema discounts
Health insurance
Fertility treatment leave
Critical Illness Insurance
Menopause support
Compassionate leave
On-site wellness room
Eye Care Support
Mental health first aiders
On-site wellness services
Gym membership
Health assessment
Wellbeing incentive programme
Religious celebration leave
Time off in-lieu
25 days annual leave + bank holidays
Buy or sell annual leave
Optional unpaid leave
Family health insurance
Emergency leave
Pregnancy loss leave
On-site gym
Faith rooms
On-site workout classes
Secure on-site parking
Ergonomic workstations
Sensory-Friendly Setup
On-site catering
Fully stocked snack cupboard
Meditation space
Bike parking
On-site barista
Collaboration spaces
On-site personal trainer
On-site shower
Modern office
Private booths
Chill out zone
Referral bonus
Equity packages
Salary sacrifice
Life insurance
Share options
Salary advance
Annual pay rises
Electric Car Salary Sacrifice
Additional voluntary pension contribution
Sabbaticals
Personal development budgets
Company car
L&D budget
Financial advice
Legal consults
Study support
LinkedIn learning license
Mentoring
Volunteer days
Car allowance
Lunch and learns
Employee phone programme
Learning platform
Sports teams
Discretionary sick pay
Death in service
Paid fostering leave
Teambuilding days
Personal development days
Relocation packages
Charity donation scheme
Employee assistance programme
Skilled worker visas
Tree planting
Company freebies

Working at Tesco

Company employees:

330,000+

Gender diversity (m:f):

49:51

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