Description

Food Hub Assistant (Part-Time, 8 Hours per Week)
Harold Hill, Havering

Are you passionate about helping people and making a difference in your local community? We’re looking for a friendly and proactive Food Hub Assistant to support the day-to-day running of our Food Hub in Harold Hill.

Working alongside the Food Hub Supervisor, you’ll help deliver a welcoming and efficient service, support customers accessing affordable food, manage stock, assist with deliveries, and signpost people to additional support services.

Key Responsibilities

* Welcome and support Food Hub customers

* Assist with food referrals and community support

* Handle, store and distribute food safely

* Support stock control, deliveries and cash handling

* Maintain accurate records and uphold health & safety standards

About You

* Experience in a customer-facing role (retail, hospitality, warehouse or similar)

* Strong communication and organisational skills

* Basic IT skills, including Microsoft Office

* Friendly, reliable and community-focused

* Food hygiene knowledge and a full UK driving licence are desirable

Working Pattern

* Part-time, 8 hours per week

* Flexible working across Tuesdays and Thursdays

* Typical shifts: 9am to 4pm (Food Hub open 1pm to 4pm)

What We Offer

* Up to 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata)

* Two paid volunteering days each year

* Flexible benefits and discounts scheme

* 4x salary life assurance

* Up to 10% pension contribution

Please note: Peabody does not offer sponsorship for this role. A basic DBS check is required, and the role involves manual handling and moving stock.

If you’d like to make a real difference in your community, we’d love to hear from you. Apply with your anonymised CV and supporting statement today