Job Description
Overview:
The Role and Team
We are looking for an experienced driver to join our Care Homes business. Reporting to the Head of Marketing, Care Homes the role will be responsible for driving and managing our 'apetiser' mobile tasting unit. As a food company a huge part of the success of our sales team is the ability to showcase our exceptional food for potential and existing customers. Over the last few months we have invested and developed our new 'apetiser' mobile tasting unit to provide an immersive apetito experience out on the road.
Following a thorough and detailed review of the significant market opportunity available, a commitment has been made to double the growth of the Care Homes business at apetito. In order to deliver against this ambitious commitment a new division has been established to allow focus on achieving this growth. This role will be a key part of delivering on this ambition.
Working closely with the Care Homes Marketing and Sales teams this role is tasked with the day-to-day support, management and driving of the 'apetiser'. You will be the face of apetito out on the road, working in collaboration with the sales team, to drive the growth of our business by providing a first-class tasting experience for potential customers whilst also supporting the retention of existing customers through supporting at engagement days.
This hands-on role will include the driving of the vehicle (3T). Responsibilities include driving the vehicle, overnight hotel accommodation & food allowance provided, setup of the vehicle onsite, cooking and serving of the food on the vehicle, the management of the diary including route planning and logistics plus the maintenance and development of the vehicle to ensure it is fit for the future.
Who We Are
apetito is the UK's leading supplier of food to the health and social care sectors. Servicing over 400 hospitals, 450 care homes and thousands more through our work with Local Authorities, we produce delicious, nutritious and sustainable meals for people at home or in care. Through our food we look to 'make a real difference' to all our customers, up and down the country.
Our Values
Established in 1958, as a family-owned business, our values sit at the very heart of what we do. We are proud to be a business that 'makes a real difference', committed to producing 'great food to be proud of'. We have developed a range of products designed to 'enhance health and well-being' for all our customers and are proud supporters of British food and farming with a focus on using the best 'ethical and sustainably' sourced produce.
We are not just a food company, we are driven by a 'passion for service'. Partnering with our customers, we are dedicated to feeding some of the UK's most vulnerable people, offering healthy and delicious meals to customers across the UK.
Ethical & Sustainable
As a business which operates within food manufacturing, we believe we have an obligation to make a positive contribution on society. With over 300 products in our range, we ensure our produce is ethically and sustainably sourced, working only with suppliers who share our commitment to making a positive impact.
We're a proud member of the Ethical Trade Initiative (ETI), a leading alliance of companies, trade unions and NGOs, that promote respect for workers rights globally. All our new suppliers now operate under the ETI's guidelines.
We are also a member of The UK's Plastics Pact, an initiative looking to transform the plastic packaging industry in the UK. As part of the initiative, we have committed, along with other ambitious targets, to eliminate unnecessary single-use plastic completely by 2025.
We have also made a commitment to our employees - we're recognised as an accredited Living Wage employer by the Living Wage Foundation. Joining an elite group of FTSE 100 companies and public sector organisations.
Giving Back
Here at apetito, we take our duty to give back to our local communities and chosen charities very seriously. In 2016, we set up a charity partnership with causes close to many of our team's hearts: Wiltshire's Alzheimer's Support and Alzheimer's Society. We've undertaken many activities to raise funds and support the charities raising an astonishing £128,000 in the space of just 4 years! We also support our communities through the apetito Staff Foundation, which gives financial support to the chosen charitable causes of our staff and their children. Since 2005, we've raised over £200,000 for these charities.
Responsibilities:
The Events Assistant, Care Homes will be responsible for:
Driving the vehicle to all 'apetiser' events
Vehicle setup, cooking and serving of food at all 'apetiser' events
Cleaning and maintenance of the vehicle, inside and out, to ensure it is representative of apetito at all times
Stock management of all items and disposables required for 'apetiser' events
Management of the technology onboard the 'apetiser' including the setup and customisation for all events
Development of the mobile tasting experience to ensure it is constantly evolving
Qualifications:
Essential:
Experience within a driving role
Full UK Manual Driving Licence
Computer literate
Evidence of work stability
Experience within a customer service-based role
Desirable:
Events experience
Experience within a care-based role
Health & Safety awareness
Personal Qualities:
The successful candidate must possess confidence, enthusiasm and passion. They must have a can-do attitude and be a good communicator.
They must demonstrate a strong work ethic and ability to plan and manage their time effectively.
In summary, we are looking for an individual who is:
Passionate, energetic and enthusiastic
Demonstrates good organisational skills
Self-motivated and resilient
Pragmatic operator
A strong communicator
Personable
Good team player
Strong work ethic
The Role and Team
We are looking for an experienced driver to join our Care Homes business. Reporting to the Head of Marketing, Care Homes the role will be responsible for driving and managing our 'apetiser' mobile tasting unit. As a food company a huge part of the success of our sales team is the ability to showcase our exceptional food for potential and existing customers. Over the last few months we have invested and developed our new 'apetiser' mobile tasting unit to provide an immersive apetito experience out on the road.
Following a thorough and detailed review of the significant market opportunity available, a commitment has been made to double the growth of the Care Homes business at apetito. In order to deliver against this ambitious commitment a new division has been established to allow focus on achieving this growth. This role will be a key part of delivering on this ambition.
Working closely with the Care Homes Marketing and Sales teams this role is tasked with the day-to-day support, management and driving of the 'apetiser'. You will be the face of apetito out on the road, working in collaboration with the sales team, to drive the growth of our business by providing a first-class tasting experience for potential customers whilst also supporting the retention of existing customers through supporting at engagement days.
This hands-on role will include the driving of the vehicle (3T). Responsibilities include driving the vehicle, overnight hotel accommodation & food allowance provided, setup of the vehicle onsite, cooking and serving of the food on the vehicle, the management of the diary including route planning and logistics plus the maintenance and development of the vehicle to ensure it is fit for the future.
Who We Are
apetito is the UK's leading supplier of food to the health and social care sectors. Servicing over 400 hospitals, 450 care homes and thousands more through our work with Local Authorities, we produce delicious, nutritious and sustainable meals for people at home or in care. Through our food we look to 'make a real difference' to all our customers, up and down the country.
Our Values
Established in 1958, as a family-owned business, our values sit at the very heart of what we do. We are proud to be a business that 'makes a real difference', committed to producing 'great food to be proud of'. We have developed a range of products designed to 'enhance health and well-being' for all our customers and are proud supporters of British food and farming with a focus on using the best 'ethical and sustainably' sourced produce.
We are not just a food company, we are driven by a 'passion for service'. Partnering with our customers, we are dedicated to feeding some of the UK's most vulnerable people, offering healthy and delicious meals to customers across the UK.
Ethical & Sustainable
As a business which operates within food manufacturing, we believe we have an obligation to make a positive contribution on society. With over 300 products in our range, we ensure our produce is ethically and sustainably sourced, working only with suppliers who share our commitment to making a positive impact.
We're a proud member of the Ethical Trade Initiative (ETI), a leading alliance of companies, trade unions and NGOs, that promote respect for workers rights globally. All our new suppliers now operate under the ETI's guidelines.
We are also a member of The UK's Plastics Pact, an initiative looking to transform the plastic packaging industry in the UK. As part of the initiative, we have committed, along with other ambitious targets, to eliminate unnecessary single-use plastic completely by 2025.
We have also made a commitment to our employees - we're recognised as an accredited Living Wage employer by the Living Wage Foundation. Joining an elite group of FTSE 100 companies and public sector organisations.
Giving Back
Here at apetito, we take our duty to give back to our local communities and chosen charities very seriously. In 2016, we set up a charity partnership with causes close to many of our team's hearts: Wiltshire's Alzheimer's Support and Alzheimer's Society. We've undertaken many activities to raise funds and support the charities raising an astonishing £128,000 in the space of just 4 years! We also support our communities through the apetito Staff Foundation, which gives financial support to the chosen charitable causes of our staff and their children. Since 2005, we've raised over £200,000 for these charities.
Responsibilities:
The Events Assistant, Care Homes will be responsible for:
Driving the vehicle to all 'apetiser' events
Vehicle setup, cooking and serving of food at all 'apetiser' events
Cleaning and maintenance of the vehicle, inside and out, to ensure it is representative of apetito at all times
Stock management of all items and disposables required for 'apetiser' events
Management of the technology onboard the 'apetiser' including the setup and customisation for all events
Development of the mobile tasting experience to ensure it is constantly evolving
Qualifications:
Essential:
Experience within a driving role
Full UK Manual Driving Licence
Computer literate
Evidence of work stability
Experience within a customer service-based role
Desirable:
Events experience
Experience within a care-based role
Health & Safety awareness
Personal Qualities:
The successful candidate must possess confidence, enthusiasm and passion. They must have a can-do attitude and be a good communicator.
They must demonstrate a strong work ethic and ability to plan and manage their time effectively.
In summary, we are looking for an individual who is:
Passionate, energetic and enthusiastic
Demonstrates good organisational skills
Self-motivated and resilient
Pragmatic operator
A strong communicator
Personable
Good team player
Strong work ethic
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