Catering Assistant

Wilson Vale; Harrogate; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance hours

Career development opportunities

Craft Works training programme

Paid training bespoke to you

Employee Assistance Programme

Birthday off after 1 year

Enhanced Maternity Pay

Job summary

Wilson Vale is recruiting a Catering Assistant to join a busy school catering team in Harrogate. The role is permanent, 37.5 hours per week, on a 7-day shift pattern (7am–3pm or 11:30am–7:30pm) across term-time and school holidays for lettings and events.

You’ll help with breakfast, lunch and supper service for around 450 people daily, supporting a team of 17 with setup, serving, clearing and occasional food prep.

Qualifications

• Previous catering experience is required.
• Friendly, reliable and enjoys working as part of a team in a busy environment.

Responsibilities

• Serve breakfast, lunch and supper to staff and pupils.
• Set up, serve, clear and clean during service and events.
• Support with hospitality and functions, including food preparation and washing up as needed.

Skills

Experience in catering

Team player

Customer service

Food hygiene

Job description

We are currently recruiting for a Catering Assistantto join our team at one of our independent schoolsin HarrogateHG1 2QG.

This is a permanent position working 37.5 hours per week, 5 out of 7 days on shifts of either 7am until3pm or 11:30am until 7:30pm. Please note that this is a year-round position, including during the school holidays, to support with lettings and events taking place on the school grounds.

Wilson Vale is an established, quality-led contract caterer. We work with amazing clients across the UK who place huge value on great food as a key part of their culture and community. We work in office restaurants, independent schools and at conference venues with the same high-end ethos throughout.

We’re looking for a Catering Assistant to join our friendly team at a busy school, serving around 450 people each day.

You’ll be part of a team of 17, helping with breakfast, lunch and supper service across the week. You’ll also support with hospitality and functions, including setting up, serving, clearing and cleaning. There will also be some food preparation and washing up during service when needed.

Previous catering experience is required, but most importantly, we’re looking for someone who is friendly, reliable and enjoys working as part of a team in a busy environment.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Have experience working in a similar role and environment
• Be highly organised and comfortable working in a high-pressured environment
• Ensure you have high standards of food hygiene and follow the rules of health and safety
• Have excellent customer service and social skills
• Be responsible for the preparation and serving of food to staff and pupils
• Have a can do attitude and will work well as part of a team of 17
• Be willing to participate and enjoy working part of the team

WILSON VALE PERKS:

• Our working hours are some of the best you'll find in catering - we are strong believers in work-life balance
• Our working environment is fun and inspiring, with excellent career development opportunities
• Craft Works – Free craft-focused career development training programme
• Paid training bespoke to you
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme- your wellbeing is very important to us
• Online employee benefits scheme -monetary savings on everyday items!
• Your Birthday off every year after 1 years’ service.
• Enhanced Maternity Pay

Wilson Vale is an equal opportunities employer that strives to create an inclusive working environment for all. We are committed to supporting our people and do not tolerate discrimination of any kind. From each and every person in our catering teams, to our operations and central support teams – everyone at has a voice.