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Then look no further, Somerset Larder produces fresh food and meals to go using locally sourced ingredients from all over the west country. Our philosophy is to nourish the community with amazing produce, to employ local people and to train apprentices for future careers in the catering and hospitality sector.\nAt Somerset Larder, our Values have been set by our staff. Our Values exist for the good of our working lives and company performance. Our Values are:\nTogetherness - “Be a tractor not a trailer.”\nNurture - “You grow, I grow, we grow.”\nPride - “We can and we will”\nPlanet - “We’re part of a bigger picture”\n Purpose of the Role\nTo support the efficient operation of the kitchen and catering service by assisting with food preparation, basic cooking, food service, customer care, and delivery activities. 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Here’s a flavourful look at the benefits we’ve cooked up for our amazing team:\nGenerous Time Off\nSavour a well-balanced blend of work and personal time with our generous annual leave allowance (30 days including bank holidays)\nPension Contributions with Extra Spice\nPrepare for your future with a pension plan that goes beyond the basics - 5% from you, matched with a hearty 5% from us\nLife Assurance\nOur life assurance plan is here to provide peace of mind, so you can focus on serving up excellence\nCycle Scheme\nGet a healthy and eco-friendly start to each day with our cycle scheme - perfect for working up an appetite!\nComprehensive Family Leave Benefits\nWhen life serves up big changes, we’re here to support you with a menu of family leave benefits designed so you can make memories as you care for your family.\nFree Food and Drink on Shift\nEnjoy a daily free meal/drink so you can fuel up and stay energised.\nEmployee Assistance Programme (EAP)/Mental Health First Aiders\nTap into our 24/7, all-year round helpline and portal Wisdom, loaded with resources on health, finances, legal advice and lifestyle tips - a full menu of support options \nChristmas Shutdown\nRelax during the festive period whilst the operation is closed between Christmas and New Year - a rarity for the Hospitality industry (option to volunteer for skeleton staffing)\nLearning, Development and Apprenticeship Opportunities\nStir up new skills with a range of development and apprenticeship opportunities to help you grow your career and cook up success in the culinary world. \nAccess to Occupational Health\nAs a perk of being part of the HPC project, you will have access to Health Partners, the UK’s leading provider of workplace health services\nRefer a Friend Scheme\nUse our employee referral programme and benefit financially by adding people from your professional network to our workforce.\nMonthly Recognition: A Toast to you\nEach month, we raise a glass to our star team members who go above and beyond, as nominated by their colleagues\nLong Service Awards\nCelebrate the milestones! Receive our heartfelt gratitude and special recognition at your 5- and 10-year anniversaries\nAnnual Team Awards\nJoin us for our annual awards event as we honour the outstanding contributions and achievements of our team. 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