Careers

Vacancies as of 29th March 2023

We are looking for the right people to fill the vacancies below. If it’s you, then please get in touch.

Prep Room Assistant

Rye Supermarket
Crownfields
Station Approach
Rye
East Sussex
TN31 7AX

Contract: Full time

Hours: 30 Hours Monday to Friday

Job Description:

Jempson’s is looking for a self-motivated Preparation Room Assistant. The role will be to make and pack sandwiches, salads and fresh prepared fruit and vegetables. Working from the order sheets that have been provided by the other stores and once completed then packing them into store order for one of the delivery drivers to collect and distribute accordingly. The ideal candidate will be ready to work within a fast-paced environment that requires attention to detail and the ability to multi-task

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Produce various salads & sandwiches to the other store’s requirements
  • Accurately pick and pack the products required for each store
  • Date checking stock
  • Ensure safe food handling performance
  • Ensure all foods are correctly wrapped / packaged
  • Ensure labelling is correct and contains all the information to comply with the current Allergen Legislations
  • Ensure the preparation room is constantly deep cleaned throughout the day
  • Maintain exceptional food safety and sanitation standards in accordance with the current laws and legislations
  • Maintain HACCPS sheets throughout each shift
  • Maintain compliance with all Jempson’s company policies and procedures

Qualifications & Skills:

  • Level two Hygiene Certificate is advantageous but not essential as training will be given
  • Excellent verbal communicational & written capabilities
  • Self-motivation and the ability to identify & complete needed tasks without direct supervision is also an integral part of the role
  • The ability to work quickly and adapt on the go
  • Able to walk / stand for 100 per cent of each shift
  • Capable of working well under pressure
  • The ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance is essential

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: Up to £10.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Store discount

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Rye, TN31 7AX: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

  • Catering: 1 year (preferred)
  • Cooking: 1 year (preferred)
  • Kitchen experience: 1 year (preferred)
Apply for this position:

If you would like to apply for this position please complete and return an APPLICATION FORM to:

Minerva Jensen,  Jempson’s Rye Supermarket ,  Crownfields ,  Station Approach ,  Rye ,  East Sussex ,  TN31 7AX

Restaurant Assistant

Peasmarsh Restaurant
Main Street
Peasmarsh
Nr Rye
East Sussex
TN31 6YD

Contract: Full time

Hours: Minimum 45 hours per week

Job Description:

About Us:

Serving Peasmarsh and East Sussex since 1935, Jempson’s has sought to bring traditional homemade foods to the public. Three generations spanning over 85 years, witnessing growth from modest beginnings to ownership of Britain’s largest independent superstore.

Jempson’s operate supermarkets, convenience stores, home delivery, Post Office counters, cafes, Pharmacy, petrol station as well as a wholesale bread business, so there is plenty of scope to progress your career.

About the role:

We are a happy and hardworking team here at Jempsons and we’re looking for a Restaurant assistant to join our team. You’ll become part of our friendly Restaurant team and play a key part in welcoming customers and providing exceptional service working front of house and back of house in our busy restaurant. No previous experience required; full training will be provided. We’d love to hear from you if you have a great attitude and lots of enthusiasm.

You will receive a bespoke induction on appointment and further professional training & development opportunities are available.

What you’ll be doing:

With your love of working with people, positive attitude and desire to provide an excellent service, you’ll welcome and look after every customer who visits our restaurant. Using your excellent attention to detail, you’ll ensure all signage is displayed correctly and the food served looks delicious. You will be working within a bustling atmosphere as part of passionate team, this role plays a core part in providing a fantastic experience to our customers at Jempson’s.

Working predominantly front of house this role involves; serving hot food, cakes and snacks, preparing hot drinks, taking orders, table clearing and pot washing – all whilst providing exceptional service in everything you do. From time to time, you may also be required to assist the kitchen team with food prep and cleaning.

Who we’re looking for:

Helpful & Friendly

Customer focused with a positive attitude

Enthusiastic with a willingness to learn

A team player, but also can work on your own initiative

Attention to detail

Good time keeper

Good level of personal hygiene

Self motivated

Adaptable to cope with peaks and troughs of business

IT literate

Numerate

Experience of working in a fast paced, catering environment

The ability to work well under pressure

Excellent customer service skills

Reliable transport is required

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: Up to £10.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Discounted
  • On-site parking

Experience:

  • Kitchen: 1 year (required)
  • Restaurant: 1 year (required)
Apply for this position:

If you would like to apply for this position please complete and return an APPLICATION FORM to:

Clem Mendes,  Jempson’s Peasmarsh Restaurant ,  Main Street ,  Peasmarsh ,  Nr Rye ,  East Sussex ,  TN31 6YD

Supervisor

Hawkhurst Rye Bakery Outlet
4 The Colonnade
Rye Road
Hawkhurst
Kent
TN18 4ES

Contract: Part time

Hours: 20 hours minimum per week over 5 days

Job Description:

About Us:

The Rye Bakery is an independent family-owned bakery established in 1989. We operate cafés in Bexhill-on-Sea, Hawkhurst and Ore as well as a bakery and wholesale bread business in Peasmarsh, Near Rye.

The Role: Supervisor

Hours: Minimum 20 hours per week over 5 days, plus holiday and sickness cover. Must be available Monday – Saturday.

Experience is preferred and a passion for excellent customer service is essential.

Full training will be provided.

Must be over 18.

Pay dependent on ability and experience.

Full training will be provided.

  • Level 2 Hygiene Certificate is advantageous but not essential as training will be given
  • Excellent verbal communicational & written capabilities
  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Flexibility to work different shifts
  • Must be a team player
  • The ability to work quickly and adapt on the go
  • Able to walk / stand for 100 per cent of each shift
  • Previous experience & knowledge of catering practices preferred but training will be given
  • Capable of working well under pressure
  • Staff Rotas / Holiday
  • Staff retention
  • Staff training & Development
  • Problem solving capabilities 
  • Rotate stock items
  • Ordering of stock / Re-stock kitchen
  • Ensure all food items are properly stored and at the appropriate temperatures
  • Quality Control
  • Ensuring the Bakery is always ready for an unannounced EHO visit   
  • Monitoring the HACCPS System and ensuring that all staff are following Health & Safety Regulations
  • Ensuring the staff dress & hygiene standards are maintained
  • The ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance is essential
  • Reliable transportation is required

 

 

Apply for this position:

If you would like to apply for this position please complete and return an APPLICATION FORM to:

Marie Gardener,  Jempson’s Hawkhurst Rye Bakery Outlet ,  4 The Colonnade ,  Rye Road ,  Hawkhurst ,  Kent ,  TN18 4ES

Part Time Assistant – St Leonards

The Rye Bakery
Main Street
Peasmarsh
Rye
East Sussex
TN31 6YD

Contract: Part time

Hours: 16+ hours

Job Description:

We are looking for a general assistant to join the team in our new bakery in busy St Leonards!

16+ hours between Monday and Saturday.

Must be able to cover holidays and sickness and be available for some 6am starts.

If you would like join us, we would love to hear from you!

Apply for this position:

If you would like to apply for this position please complete and return an APPLICATION FORM to:

Marie Gardener,  The Rye Bakery ,  Main Street ,  Peasmarsh ,  Rye ,  East Sussex ,  TN31 6YD