Food Preparation Assistant
Location: Totton Southampton
Hours: Full time
Preparation Assistant
Join the Harvest Team!
Are you looking for a hands-on role with a growing, successful company? Whether you have food preparation experience or are looking to start a new career, we'd love to hear from you. Full training is provided, so all you need is a positive attitude, attention to detail, and a willingness to be part of a great team.
The Role
As a Preparation Assistant, you'll play an important role in ensuring our customers receive high-quality, kitchen-ready products. Working in a clean, food-safe, temperature-controlled environment, you'll prepare customer orders to the highest standards while working alongside a supportive and dedicated team.
This is a fast-paced role where quality, teamwork, and customer satisfaction are at the heart of everything we do.
About Harvest
Since 1995, Harvest has grown to become one of the largest independent foodservice providers in the South of England.
We proudly supply a wide range of customers, including restaurants, hotels, schools, hospitals, and many other businesses, earning a reputation for exceptional service and quality.
Our extensive product range includes:
- Premium butchery products
- Fresh produce
- Chilled and frozen foods
- Ambient groceries
- Beverages
- Non-food catering supplies
Harvest continued to grow throughout the challenges of recent years and remains a thriving, forward-thinking business with exciting opportunities for our people.
Visit our website to learn more about what makes Harvest a great place to work.
About You
We're looking for someone who shares our values of Trust, Courage, and Passion.
You'll ideally have:
- Food preparation experience (preferred but not essential)
- A positive attitude and willingness to learn – full training provided
- A strong team ethic
- Pride in producing high-quality work
- Good attention to detail and the ability to work accurately and methodically
What You'll Receive
We believe our people are our greatest asset, which is why we offer:
- 33 days' holiday (including Bank Holidays, pro rata)
- Generous staff discount on our products
- Company pension scheme
- Charity Day Scheme – giving you the opportunity to support causes that matter to you
- A friendly, supportive working environment
- Full training and opportunities to develop your skills
- The chance to join a successful, growing business where your contribution is genuinely valued
If you're reliable, motivated, and enjoy working as part of a team, we'd love to welcome you to Harvest.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: Up to £29,856.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
Experience:
- Food preparation: 1 year (preferred)
- customer Service: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
