Deli Assistant

Location Tetbury

Basis Permanent

Hours Part-Time - 8.5 hours per week on a job share basis

Salary £5,828 per annum, (based on full time equivalent of £24,000 per annum) + enhanced company benefits

About us

We are Pegasus Homes Ltd, a vibrant, dynamic business who are proud to design, build, and create high-quality homes with a focus on independent later living for the over 60's. Our current portfolio has some 1100 homes across 40 communities and our developments are beautifully designed offering stunning community living.

About our role

We have created an exciting new opportunity for a Barista & Deli Assistant to join us at our stunning Steepleton, Tetbury development.

In this hands-on role, you will run the daily service of our Deli, baking fresh goods, preparing hot and cold food, and serving up high-quality drinks as our resident barista. You'll multitask smoothly between taking food orders, processing payments, and building warm, personable relationships with our residents.

Beyond daily customer service, you will take ownership of our open and close procedures, ensuring the site is pristine, secure, and fully stocked. You'll also oversee essential Food Standards Agency compliance keeping detailed hygiene records, ensuring accurate allergen labelling, and managing inventory efficiently.

This position offers a great mix of independence and community engagement within a lively social hub.

Your responsibilities will include

• Executing full opening and closing procedures safely and securely.
• Baking fresh pastries and preparing a variety of food and barista-style drinks.
• Operating the EPOS till system and processing payments accurately.
• Managing inventory efficiently, including monthly stocktakes, waste tracking, and sourcing fresh local ingredients within an agreed weekly budget.
• Maintaining complete FSA compliance, including daily hygiene paperwork, temperature logs, and accurate allergen labelling.
• Executing daily cleaning schedules to keep the venue spotlessly clean.
• Acting as a friendly, reliable face who builds genuine rapport with our community.

Important information

This is a part-time position offered on a job-share basis (8.5 hours per week)

• Thursdays 10:00 - 14:00 and Fridays 10:00 - 14:30
• Occasional flexibility regarding working hours or locations may be required to support special events, staff training, annual leave coverage, or operational needs.

About you

You are a reliable, welcoming, and self-motivated individual who thrives when working independently. You take pride in creating a clean, well-stocked environment and enjoy taking the time to connect with residents.

Your skills & experience

• Valid Level 2 Food Safety & Hygiene certificate and a basic understanding of COSHH (or a willingness to complete training).
• Experience in customer service or a food-led environment, with a patient, friendly, and engaging approach.
• Comfortable using (or learning) EPOS till systems and maintaining accurate daily records.
• A proactive self-starter who manages time well and takes initiative while working solo.
• Access to reliable transport to purchase local stock, if required.
• A warm, 'can-do' attitude and a genuine enjoyment of working with older adults.

Invested in your wellbeing

At Pegasus Homes, we believe an effective work-life balance requires support across three key elements. By joining our team you will enjoy a comprehensive benefits package

• Financial & Security Contributory pension with enhanced employer input, Life Assurance, a Company Discounts Portal, and a Refer-a-Friend scheme.
• Mental & Social Enhanced annual leave (with a holiday buying scheme), two paid volunteering days per year, and a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme.
• Physical Health A Health Cash Plan, 24/7 Virtual GP access, and discounted gym memberships.

Your recruitment journey

Our team personally reviews every application. Depending on the role, the process typically involves a telephone screening call, followed by one or two interview stages (virtual or in-person). We always encourage a site or office visit so you can experience life at Pegasus Homes firsthand. We promise to keep you updated throughout your journey.

We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments during the process.

Note: Applicants must currently possess the right to work in the UK.

If you have the skills and experience we’re looking for, we’d love to hear from you!

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: £5,828.00 per year

Benefits:

• Life insurance
• Sick pay

Application question(s):

• Please confirm how you are eligible to work in the UK
• What is your current salary?
• What are you salary expectations?
• What is your notice period?
• Do you hold a full UK driving licence?
• Are you related or personally connected to any employee, customer, owner or tenant of Pegasus homes?

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person