General Assistant

Baxterstorey; Belmont; Hybrid; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals whilst at work

Pension and life insurance

Discounts on Perkbox app

Wellbeing hub

Employee assistance programme

28 days holiday including bank hols

3 volunteering days

3 days grandparent leave

24 weeks enhanced maternity leave

Bespoke training and development

Job summary

Baxterstorey is seeking a General Assistant to join our Sutton-based site, delivering friendly catering service and adhering to food safety standards. The role offers full training, opportunities for progression, and a comprehensive benefits package within a world-leading catering company.

The ideal candidate will be flexible, detail-oriented, and capable of working largely on their own while maintaining high service quality for staff and guests.

Qualifications

• Experience in hospitality / food service preferred.
• Customer-focused service skills required.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations and procedures advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and serving of meals according to menus and recipes.
• Maintain cleanliness of front of house areas and organize dishes/utensils.
• Follow proper food handling and storage procedures to ensure safety.
• Monitor inventory levels and notify management of shortages or discrepancies.
• Provide friendly, efficient service to staff and guests during shifts.
• Participate in training sessions and meetings on food service procedures, safety, and customer service.

Skills

Food service

Customer service

Health & safety

Inventory management

Team player

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Training participation

Job description

General Assistant with a background in food catering service to join our business and work at one of our highly prestigious sites based in Sutton.,

• Assist in the preparation and serving of breakfast, lunch, snacks and dinner according to established menus and recipes.
• Maintain cleanliness of the front of house areas including organising dishes and utensils.
• Following 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 staff and guests during shift, addressing any concerns or special dietary needs.
• Participate in training sessions and meetings related to food service procedures, safety protocols, and customer service standards.
• FULL TRAINING GIVEN with chance to progress in a world leading catering company Ideally have experience working in hospitality / food service
• Have good Health & Safety knowledge.
• Flexible with a can-do attitude, customer focused.
• Fun and enthusiastic
• Have excellent organization skills as will be working alone predominately
• 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 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 Perkbox app
• Wellbeing hub
• Access to employee assistance programme
• Free meals whilst at work
• Career development opportunities
• HIT Apprenticeships for all experience levels