Join us from the very beginning
We're opening an exciting brand-new Food-to-Go business in Kirkintilloch and we're looking for experienced Food-to-Go Team Members to become part of our opening team.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who already has experience working in a bakery, café, deli, coffee shop, sandwich bar or other fast-paced Food-to-Go environment and would love to be involved in a completely new operation from day one.
We'll be serving a range of freshly prepared sandwiches and baguettes, hot food, breakfast and lunch options, snacks and barista-style hot drinks.
We're looking for friendly, energetic people who understand that great Food-to-Go is about much more than simply serving food – it's about quality, speed, cleanliness, presentation and fantastic customer service.
What You'll Be Doing
Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:
- Preparing fresh sandwiches, baguettes and other Food-to-Go products.
- Cooking and preparing hot food using commercial catering equipment.
- Setting up attractive, well-stocked food displays.
- Serving customers quickly, efficiently and with a smile.
- Following portion sizes and preparation procedures.
- Monitoring food throughout the day and replenishing products when required.
- Rotating stock and checking dates.
- Helping minimise food waste.
- Completing temperature and food safety checks.
- Following allergen and cross-contamination procedures.
- Maintaining excellent cleaning and hygiene standards.
- Receiving and putting away deliveries.
- Helping with opening and closing procedures.
- Supporting colleagues during busy breakfast and lunchtime periods.
About You
Previous experience in Food-to-Go, bakery, café, deli, coffee shop or a similar food environment is required for this position.
We're particularly interested in hearing from people who:
- Have hands-on experience preparing and serving food.
- Understand the importance of food hygiene and allergen procedures.
- Are comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
- Have excellent standards of cleanliness and presentation.
- Are friendly and confident dealing with customers.
- Are reliable and punctual.
- Can work well independently as well as part of a team.
- Notice when something needs doing without always having to be asked.
- Take pride in the food they prepare and the service they provide.
A current Food Hygiene qualification would be an advantage, although additional training will be provided.
Working Hours
We have both full-time and part-time opportunities available.
Our Food-to-Go business will trade across the daytime and early evening, so applicants should be able to work a mixture of shifts.
Early morning and weekend availability will be particularly important.
Exact hours and shift patterns can be discussed at interview.
What We Offer
- £12.75–£13.25 per hour depending on experience.
- Full-time and part-time positions available.
- Permanent employment.
- The opportunity to join a completely new Food-to-Go operation from day one.
- Staff discount.
- Company pension.
- Training and development.
- Opportunities to progress as the business grows.
- A workplace where good ideas and suggestions are welcomed.
A Little Different From Your Average Food-to-Go Job
Because we're starting from scratch, we want our opening team to help us establish really high standards from the beginning.
If you've worked in Food-to-Go before and have thought "there's a better way we could do this", we want to hear your ideas.
We're looking for people who care about what goes out across the counter and want customers to leave thinking:
"That was really good – I'll be back."
Please note: This position requires previous relevant Food-to-Go, bakery, café, deli, coffee shop or similar experience. Applications without relevant experience are unlikely to be shortlisted.
Pay: £12.75-£13.25 per hour
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Kirkintilloch, East Dunbartonshire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Tell us about your previous Food-to-Go experience. Where have you worked, what food and drinks did you prepare, and what were your main responsibilities?
- Imagine you start your shift and notice that a fridge temperature is outside the acceptable range. What would you do?
- Food-to-Go can become extremely busy during breakfast and lunchtime. Tell us about a time you've worked through a particularly busy service and how you helped keep things running smoothly.
Experience:
- Food handling: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
