Published 2026-04-01
Bidfood Central Coast is looking for a confident and customer-focused individual to join our team as a Customer Service Representative at our Somersby branch.
This is an inbound, phone-based role - no cold calling, no outbound sales. As the first point of contact for many of our customers, you'll be the friendly voice that helps them place orders, find what they need and feel supported.
Our customer service team is much loved by our customers - not just for getting things right but for building genuine relationships. If you enjoy chatting with people, solving problems and being part of a supportive team, you'll thrive here.
You'll also respond to emails, assist with onboarding new customers and support our sales reps with day-to-day service and coordination.
About the role
This is a daytime position - and as an employer, we value the importance of balancing work with family and social life. We believe people do their best work when they feel supported, both on the job and beyond it.
This is a fast-paced, inbound customer service and telesales role. You'll take calls from chefs, kitchen teams and hospitality businesses placing orders or seeking advice. Your support will help keep their operations running smoothly.
You'll work closely with our sales reps and sales manager to ensure customers are well looked after and systems stay up-to-date. The role will also require you to:
Answer inbound phone calls and take orders
Build trusted relationships with regular customers
Respond to emails and product enquiries
Process orders accurately using internal software
Onboard new customers and assign to sales reps
Liaise with sales reps and managers to resolve service issues
Maintain accurate customer and product records
About you
You're someone who genuinely enjoys helping others, communicates clearly and stays composed under pressure. Whether it's a busy phone day or a complex customer query, you bring professionalism, warmth and a can-do attitude to your work.
If you've worked in hospitality, retail, administration, call centres, reception, or even fast-paced medical or logistics environments, your ability to multitask, stay organised and build rapport will be highly regarded.
Skills and experience
To thrive in this role, you'll bring strong communication skills, a team mindset and confidence using both computers and phone systems.
Excellent phone and email communication skills
Strong customer service mindset with a helpful attitude
Confident using computers, with good typing speed and accuracy
Comfortable learning new systems - full training provided on internal software
Able to multitask and stay organised in a fast-paced environment
Team-oriented with a proactive and solutions-focused approach
Previous experience in customer service, administration, retail, call centres or other fast-paced environments highly regarded
About Central Coast
Bidfood Central Coast is more than just part of Australia's leading foodservice distributor - we're a trusted partner to a region that blends beachside living with fast-growing hospitality and care sectors. From surfside cafés and bustling pubs to schools, hospitals and aged care providers, our team supports the people and places that make the Central Coast a hub of relaxed yet professional foodservice. With strong local ties, we're proud to deliver with care, consistency and know-how.
With over 2,500 employees across 50+ branches nationally, Bidfood is proud to offer a workplace where people feel supported, empowered and part of something bigger.
Working at Bidfood means variety, autonomy and the chance to build strong relationships with suppliers, reps and teammates who are passionate about what they do. You'll be backed by a stable, well-established company that values initiative, loyalty and care and encourages you to grow your career.
The extra perks
Staff discounts on 6,000+ products
Access to workforce development programs
Corporate health plans and well-being benefits
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
Supportive team culture with room to grow
Ready to take the next step?
If this has got you thinking, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now via the button below and take the next step in your career with a team that's proud to support Australian foodservice.
Applications close: Friday 3rd April 2026
Please note only short listed candidates will be contacted.
