Join the Fortnum & Mason Deli Team!
Fortnum & Mason’s iconic Food Hall, nestled on the Lower Ground Floor of our Piccadilly flagship store, is celebrated for offering some of the finest and most distinctive deli creations in London. From our hand-folded pies and freshly made pasta to our legendary Scotch eggs and gourmet sandwiches, every item is crafted with care, speed and a commitment to excellence. Sourced from exceptional independent producers and prepared daily by our expert team, our deli counters are a destination for culinary delight.
We are seeking a passionate and skilled Deli Food Preparation Expert to join our team on a seasonal contract until 20th December, working 37.5hours per week in the heart of Piccadilly.
This role will have a particular focus on the preparation of our signature bagels, alongside a range of freshly prepared deli items.
What You'll Do:
- Prepare a high volume of our signature bagels, ensuring every item is made with speed, precision and care
- Follow recipes and preparation guidelines to maintain consistent quality and presentation
- Prepare a range of fresh deli items, including savoury small bites and vibrant seasonal salads
- Work efficiently in a fast-paced environment, particularly during peak periods, without compromising on quality
- Maintain impeccable standards of food hygiene, stock and presentation
- Work closely with colleagues across the department to maintain Fortnum’s high standards
- Deliver a warm, personalised luxury experience to every customer
What We're Looking For:
- Experience working in a fast-paced, high-volume food preparation environment, ideally within a deli or similar setting
- Confidence preparing food quickly and consistently while maintaining excellent standards
- Strong attention to detail and a commitment to food safety
- Proven ability to deliver excellent customer service
- Flexibility to work various shifts, including weekends where required
- Outstanding communication skills
This is a great opportunity to demonstrate a genuine passion for creating exceptional food and delivering a memorable experience to our customers, while developing your skillset within a luxury setting.
Please note, this is an active and physically demanding role, involving extended periods on your feet while preparing a high volume of products in our busy Deli environment.
We are committed to developing your career and nurturing your talent, regardless of age; disability; gender reassignment; marriage and civil partnership; pregnancy and maternity; race; religion or belief; sex; sexual orientation. We respect and embrace each other’s differences, to create a truly inclusive environment.
In the last year alone, our people have been recognised and celebrated, winning awards for their outstanding contributions to Retail, Technology, Global Hospitality & Tourism, Visual Merchandising & Display, Customer Service and Local Community Awards.
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Seasonal Deli Food Preparation Expert employer: Fortnum & Mason plc
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