Education Catering General Assistant: Create Joyful Mealtimes

Holroyd Howe; Great Bookham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive bonus

Pension and life insurance

Perkbox discounts

Employee assistance programme

Free meals at work

Apprenticeships and training

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Holroyd Howe is seeking a General Assistant to join our education catering team. You will help prepare and serve meals, keep front and back of house areas clean, and support food safety procedures in a school setting.

The role offers term-time hours with occasional evening events, ongoing training, pension and life insurance, and perquisites via Perkbox including discounts and employee support services. A great team environment awaits.

Qualifications

• Ideally experience in Education catering but not essential.
• Good Health & Safety knowledge.
• Flexible with a can-do attitude and customer focus.
• Fun and enthusiastic.
• Excellent organisation skills.
• Great attention to detail.
• Team player and collaborative mindset.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation and serving of lunch and snacks per established menus.
• Maintain front of house cleanliness and organise dishes and utensils.
• Maintain back of house cleanliness including washing up, sweeping and mopping.
• Follow cleaning rotas, health and safety policies to ensure a safe working environment.
• Follow proper food handling and storage procedures to ensure food safety.
• Monitor inventory levels and notify management of shortages or discrepancies.
• Provide friendly and efficient service to students and staff during meals.
• Participate in training sessions related to food service procedures and customer service.

Skills

Team player

Customer focused

Organised

Attention to detail

Job description

Holroyd Howe is seeking a General Assistant to join our education catering team. You will help prepare and serve meals, keep front and back of house areas clean, and support food safety procedures in a school setting.

The role offers term-time hours with occasional evening events, ongoing training, pension and life insurance, and perquisites via Perkbox including discounts and employee support services. A great team environment awaits.