Stores Person

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Stores Person George Watson s College, 69 Colinton Road, Edinburgh, EH10 5EG Pay Rate: £13.45 per hour Working Hours: 20 hours per week Shifts: Monday to Friday 07:00 11:00am Pre-employment Checks: Disclosure Scotland PVG About the Role Sodexo is seeking a reliable and organised Stores Person to support the catering team at George Watson s College. You will be responsible for receiving, checking, storing and distributing food, beverages, cleaning materials and consumables, ensuring stock is managed safely and efficiently to support the daily catering operation serving pupils, staff and visitors. What You'll Do: Receive, check and safely store deliveries, ensuring quantities and quality meet required standards. Maintain accurate stock records, carry out stock counts and rotate stock using FIFO principles. Monitor stock levels, minimise waste and ensure supplies are available when required. Issue stock to the catering team and assist with kitchen duties outside delivery periods when needed. Maintain clean, tidy and organised storage areas in line with food safety, health and safety and COSHH requirements. Liaise with suppliers and site management regarding deliveries, shortages, damaged goods and stock requirements. Maintain product traceability and accurate records to support food safety and audit requirements. Handle and move stock safely, following manual handling procedures. Manage competing priorities and multiple deliveries while maintaining accuracy and efficiency. What You'll Bring: Previous experience in a stores, warehouse, catering support or stock control role. Good understanding of stock management, inventory control and stock rotation. Knowledge of food hygiene, health and safety and COSHH requirements; training can be provided where necessary. Good numeracy, literacy and record-keeping skills. Strong organisational and communication skills, with the ability to work independently and prioritise tasks. Physically able to lift, carry and move stock safely in accordance with manual handling procedures. What we offer: Working with Sodexo isn t just another job but a chance to be part of something that matters. Here, you re welcomed for who you are, encouraged to bring your ideas and purpose to the table, and given the opportunity to make a real difference in the work you do every day. You ll also find the support, flexibility, and room you need to grow in a way that feels right for you. With over 20 Sodexo benefits to choose from, you ll have access to a competitive retirement plan, discounts at 1,900+ retail brands, great gym offers, and a confidential 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme for emotional, legal, and financial support. Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today! Sodexo and our clients are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Certain roles will require applicants to undergo screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (UK) and/or Disclosure Scotland (Scotland). Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of applications.

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