Do you want to work in a recession proof industry?
Do you see yourself in a career instead of just a job?
THEN, WHY NOT JOIN FRESHTODAY, IRELAND'S #1 SCHOOL LUNCH PROVIDER
Freshtoday are a dynamic, fast-paced company, servicing the whole of Ireland with Healthy School Lunches. Due to ongoing growth and expansion, we are currently recruiting for Part-time Multi-Drop Canteen Operatives nationally, with fantastic opportunities for successful candidates.
Freshtoday are looking to hire a Part-Time Multi-Drop Canteen Operative (Hot Drop Operative) to join our expanding School Lunch Service Team. The successful candidate will be required to regenerate the school lunches in a designated off-site location or in one of our state-of-the-art 'Hot Drop Pods'. It will be the sole responsibility of each operative to ensure all lunches are regenerated, delivered and distributed to the pupils at their allocated schools in a timely, efficient and safe manner.
The ideal candidate must be willing to drive a small van (VW Caddy size) to multiple locations and available to cover the school lunch service in the South East Region (Counties Wexford, Wicklow, Carlow, Kilkenny).
IMPORTANT NOTES TO CONSIDER:
Due to the nature of our business, we structure our annual leave to coincide with the school calendar term breaks. School term holiday lay off periods are Christmas & Easter - these are the only lay off periods that will be paid by FreshToday in conjunction with holiday pay that is accrued, after successful completion of a 6 month probationary period. Summer break will be taken as unpaid leave (approx. 8 weeks).
Hours of work will be approx. 08:00 – 14:00 Monday- Friday. Successful candidates must be flexible in their approach to working hours and have a full clean B driving license. A company vehicle will be provided to all operatives.
Minimum Requirements:
· Leaving Certificate or equivalent education
· Must be aged 25 or older (for vehicle insurance purposes)
· 1+ years' experience in a service role (ideally food based)
· Full Clean B driving license – no penalty points or restrictions
· Must be available to work 08:00 -14:00, Monday – Friday (subject to change dependent on school lunch requirements)
· Excellent attention to detail and organisation skills
The ideal candidate will also be able to demonstrate they are/have:
Essential Criteria:
* Quality Control – all school lunches are prepared with care whilst ensuring quality standards are met
* Following Procedures - adhering to standard operating procedures, safety guidelines and company policies.
* Communication Skills – communicating effectively with colleagues and supervisors/management
* Safety Compliance – wearing PPE where required, following safety protocols and notifying management of any breach in safety procedures
* Attention to Detail & Organisation – ability to perform quality checks and be proactive in resolving when errors are discovered
* Route Navigation – ability to navigate routes effectively using google maps/GPS to ensure timely service delivery
* Professional Demeanour – maintaining a professional and courteous attitude while representing the company
* Physical Fitness - this role may require physical work throughout your shift which includes lifting and storing of food boxes. Applicant must be physically fit, without neck, back or shoulder problems.
Desirable Criteria:
* Deli/canteen/food service delivery experience a distinct advantage
* Compliance/Auditing/Administration experience is also highly desirable
Benefits:
* Good Work/Life balance
* Company Events
* Recession proof industry
* External Training
Full induction and on-going training will be provided for this role.
Freshtoday are committed to making our recruitment process accessible to all candidates. We encourage applications from people with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations to ensure they can fully participate in the recruitment process.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: €14.00 per hour
Benefits:
* Company events
* Food allowance
* On-site parking
Work Location: In person