Careers at Savona
Rewards &
Benefits
As an employee of Savona Foodservice you will have access to a range of benefits, focusing on financial security, health & wellbeing and peace of mind for you & your family.
Company Pension scheme
Providing for your future can start at any age and you will be automatically enrolled in the Legal and General pension scheme. Upon meeting eligibility, you will benefit from a combined % employer and employee contribution of your salary being added to your pension pot every month. We have also introduced Salary Exchange as a further employee benefit as you pay less National Insurance and, as a result, your take home pay increases.
Life assurance
We will provide free life assurance for all permanent members of staff after three months service. This will pay out twice your salary to your nominated person in the event you die whilst in our employment.
An accredited Living Wage Employer
Over 9000 Companies including Savona voluntarily chooses to pay the real Living Wage because we believe that a hard day’s work deserves a fair day’s pay.
Long service recognition
We place a high value on loyalty shown by our staff. We reward length of service from 5 years upwards. At 25 years, you will receive £300 plus a bottle of champagne.
Annual Leave
We give all our staff a minimum of 23 days plus Bank Holidays per year to help you plan your down time. You can request your own annual leave via our HR portal; Breathe HR.
Flexible working
We welcome any flexible working requests from our employees. Having met with you to understand what you are hoping to achieve, we will respond to your request within two months on whether we can accommodate your requirement whilst at the same time, ensuring business needs can still be maintained.
Staff discounts & purchases
One of just many perks of working for Savona, you can purchase the products we stock at cost price and you will be advised of what short life goods are coming close to their sell by date which can be purchased at a very reduced cost. This benefit is rated highly by our staff.
Refer a Friend scheme
If you recommend anyone to work for us, you will receive £500 when they have achieved 6 months service.
Free parking
Free parking is available at all our depots.
Free uniform
We believe in our staff looking smart and working in as safe an environment as possible. We therefore will provide you with any necessary boots and uniform, so you don’t have to pay for that yourself. Another benefit which is rated highly by our staff.
Free fruit
Struggling to eat your five a day? We provide a range of fresh fruit at each depot to ensure our staff get the right amount of Vitamin C.
Free drinks
Unlimited supply of hot & cold drinks are available at all our depots.
Disability Confident
Proving our support in the ethos of working with disadvantaged people, we provide inclusive and accessible recruitment and reasonable adjustments to support employees.
Employee Assistance Programme
On behalf of our employees we have signed up to Hospitality Action; a 24/7 365-day service offering debt, financial & legal advice plus emotional & counselling support.
Access to Occupational Health Services
If you develop an on-going medical condition, we can access the services of a local Occupation Health Adviser who can provide face to face or telephone support to support your recovery.
Free Eye Tests
We encourage our staff to get their eyes checked every 2 years and will pay for your eye test to ease the costs for you.
We’re looking for like minded, enthusiastic and passionate individuals to join our team.
