Front Desk Receptionist

Company: Great Foods – Egyptian International For Food Products
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Location: Reading
Job Description:

Role Purpose

To be the welcoming face of the Great Foods Reading office and to keep it organised and running smoothly. You will manage front-of-house, product samples, office supplies, attendance records, filing and general administration, giving the sales team a well-run base to operate from.

Key Responsibilities

•    Front of house: greet visitors, answer and direct incoming calls, and handle incoming and outgoing post and couriers.

•    Sample management: receive, log, label, store, dispatch and track product samples, and coordinate with the sales team on sample requests and follow-ups.

•    Office supplies: monitor stock levels, reorder, manage supplier deliveries, and keep stationery and kitchen supplies replenished.

•    Attendance: maintain accurate staff attendance and absence records and flag any issues.

•    Organisation and filing: keep physical and digital filing accurate and up to date, and keep the office tidy and well organised.

•    General administration: support the team with scheduling, document preparation, data entry and meeting-room coordination.

•    Support basic office housekeeping, health and safety and facilities tasks.

Person Specification

Essential

•    Highly organised, reliable and detail-oriented.

•    Warm, professional communication and telephone manner.

•    Competent with Microsoft Office and Outlook.

•    Able to multitask, prioritise and work independently.

•    Right to work in the UK.

Desirable

•    Previous reception, office administration or coordinator experience.

•    Experience handling samples, stock or inventory.

•    Exposure to the food or manufacturing sector.

Remuneration & Benefits

•    £12.80 per hour, paid monthly.

•    Part-time, 3 days per week (days by agreement).

•    Holiday entitlement of 5.6 weeks per year including bank holidays, pro-rated for part-time hours.

•    Workplace pension (auto-enrolment).

  • •    Office-based role in central Reading, close to the station and The Oracle.

Posted: July 1st, 2026