De Vere Wokefield Estate
De Vere Wokefield Estate set in 250 acres of rural Berkshire parkland is home to a historic Mansion House filled with traditional features and the contemporary Wokefield Place that offers state of the art facilities. It has 376 bedrooms and suites, 39 meeting rooms with large event space and a high tech dedicated conference building, an 18-hole PGA approved championship golf course and leisure club. Benedict's Bar, The 1560 Restaurant, The View Restaurant and our Summerhouse are some of our amazing food and beverage options at Wokefield Estate: there really is something for everyone.
Your commute: just outside Reading, we're 10 minutes from J11 of the M4, with fast and direct trains from London Paddington to Reading Train station. We also offer our colleagues a taxi shuttle service to and from Reading train station.
At De Vere, we warmly welcome everyone and foster a sense of belonging, where each person is valued and appreciated. Join our team and become part of a passionate group of individuals who genuinely care about the experiences we create for our guests and colleagues.
Assistant Food Stock Controller
Attention to detail? Check. Hands on and organised? Double check. Now, how about becoming an Assistant Food Stock Controller at De Vere Wokefield Estate near Reading
In return you will receive £12 per hour plus some excellent benefits including free meals on duty in our staff restaurant, Free use of our Leisure Club facilities and £50 Hotel stays to name just a few.
As Assistant Food Stock Controller you will be work closely with the Food Stock Controller and be responsible for receiving food deliveries to the Hotel, checking for any discrepancies and ensuring they are stored correctly. You will organise and issue all food goods from the Stores accurately to the dedicated area/fridges whilst liaising with the Kitchen Stewards to maintain the tidiness and cleanliness of our loading bay/delivery area.
What we look for in an Assistant Food Stock Controller:
• Someone with experience of manual handling as this role will involve lifting, carrying and moving deliveries throughout your shift
• Great communication skills alongside the ability and desire to learn
• Attention to detail to ensure incorrect deliveries are noted immediately and addressed and that items are stored correctly
• A flexible attitude and team player
Benefits:
The Pay & Benefits:
At De Vere we pay attention to the thoughtful details that inspire the loyalty of our permanent colleagues. That’s why we are proud to offer the following benefits for the role of Assistant Food Stock Controller
- £12.00 per hour
- Free meals on duty in our colleague dining facilities
- Stay in shape with complimentary use of the Leisure Club facilities saving you money on costly gym memberships
- We believe in celebrating your special moments too, which is why we offer an extra paid day off for your birthday, along with a £20 love to shop voucher.
- As a token of our gratitude for your loyalty, we'll treat you to an annual complimentary 2-night stay with dinner in a De Vere property of your choice, plus additional monetary rewards for reaching long service milestones
- Discover exclusive perks with our £50 colleague rates for overnight stays at De Vere properties, accompanied by a fantastic 50% discount on Food & Beverage.
- 28 days holiday each year (increasing annually up to 33 days)
- Venue closure over the Christmas period allowing you time off to enjoy the festive season
- Explore our Exclusively Yours Benefits portal, unlocking hundreds of discounts on retail, travel, and leisure activities.
- We are committed to your growth and offer excellent career progression opportunities, including access to our Apprenticeship programmes and study support.
- Take advantage of our Employee Assistance Programme, Hospitality Action, providing 24/7 health and wellbeing support, including free counselling.
- Experience the flexibility and convenience of Wagestream, our financial wellbeing platform, granting you instant access to your pay when you need it.
- We value your hard work and recognise your achievements through our monthly colleague recognition programme, You Are De Vere, culminating in an exciting annual colleague recognition event.
- Subsidised travel options to support your journey to or from work
- Join a supportive team that knows how to have fun with regular team appreciation events, including memorable Christmas and Summer parties.
- Gain peace of mind with our Company Life Assurance scheme, ensuring financial security for your loved ones.
