Front of House General Assistant - Monday - Friday (occasional weekends)

Holroyd Howe; London; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits as a General Assistant in a prestigious independent school, where you'll be part of a team dedicated to creating exceptional dining experiences for students and staff. This role involves assisting in meal preparation and serving, ensuring cleanliness, and maintaining food safety standards. Join a forward-thinking organization that values your contribution and offers career development opportunities, bespoke training, and a supportive working environment. If you have a passion for food service and enjoy working in a vibrant educational setting, this position is perfect for you!

Benefits

28 Days Holiday

3 Volunteering Days

Enhanced Maternity Leave

Bespoke Training Opportunities

Pension and Life Insurance

Discounts on HAPI App

Wellbeing Hub

Employee Assistance Programme

Free Meals

Career Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in education catering is preferred for this role.
• Strong customer service and organizational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing and serving meals and snacks according to menus.
• Maintain cleanliness of front of house areas and food safety standards.
• Provide friendly service to students and staff during mealtimes.

Skills

Customer Service Skills

Organization Skills

Health & Safety Knowledge

Teamwork

Flexibility

Attention to Detail

Education

Experience in Education Catering

Job description

Front of House General Assistant - Monday - Friday (occasional weekends)

Title: General Assistant
Location: London
Salary: £13.15 per hour + overtime available
Hours: 37.5 per week, 7:00 - 15:00, 193 school days per year
Benefits:

• 28 Days holiday including bank holidays
• 3 volunteering days
• 3 days grandparent leave
• 24 week’s enhanced maternity leave
• Bespoke training and development opportunities
• Pension and life insurance
• Discounts available on our HAPI app; high street shops, holidays & cinema
• Wellbeing hub
• Access to employee assistance programme
• Free meals whilst at work
• Career development opportunities
• HIT Apprenticeships for all experience levels

We currently have an exciting opportunity for an experienced General Assistant with a background in exceptional food catering services to join our business and work at one of our highly prestigious education settings.

If you are passionate about creating delicious dining experiences that fuel young minds and ignite taste buds, then this is the perfect opportunity to bring your expertise to our table.

This prestigious independent school caters for over 1000 pupils and staff per day and includes not only a breakfast, grab & go and lunch but also an extensive hospitality service.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled General Assistant to make a name for themselves within the food service industry and be a part of setting the new standard for education catering.

Job Description

As a General Assistant you will:

• Assist in the preparation and serving of breakfast, lunch, snacks and hospitality according to established menus and recipes.
• Assist in the preparation & making of sandwiches and baguettes.
• Assist in the serving, cleaning and restocking of all food areas.
• Maintain cleanliness of the front of house areas including organising dishes and utensils.
• Follow proper food handling and storage procedures to ensure food safety and prevent contamination.
• Monitor inventory levels of food and supplies and notify management of any shortages or discrepancies.
• Provide friendly and efficient service to students and staff during mealtimes, addressing any concerns or special dietary needs.
• Participate in training sessions and meetings related to food service procedures, safety protocols, and customer service standards.

Qualifications

• Ideally have experience working within Education catering.
• Have good Health & Safety knowledge.
• Flexible with a can-do attitude, customer focused.
• Fun and enthusiastic.
• Have excellent organization skills.
• Demonstrate great attention to detail.
• Be a team player and enjoy succeeding as a team.
• Possess great customer service skills.
• Have a flexible approach to work.

Holroyd Howe is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all employees to share this commitment. All roles within Holroyd Howe are regarded as regulated activity and therefore we require an Enhanced DBS which includes a Barred List Check for all successful applicants. We will also require shortlisted applicants to provide appropriate information regarding their criminal offences.

This appointment is offered on the return of satisfactory professional references.