General Assistant

Wilson Vale; Billingham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A contract catering company is seeking a Casual General Assistant for their workplace restaurant in Billingham. The role involves preparing food, serving customers, and maintaining high hygiene standards. Ideal candidates will have experience in a similar role, excellent customer service skills, and a positive attitude. This role offers up to 30 hours a week with training and prospects for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a similar role and environment.
• Organised and comfortable in a high‑pressured environment.
• High standards of food hygiene and health and safety.

Responsibilities

• Prepare vegetables and make sandwiches for customers.
• Clean coffee machines and maintain kitchen cleanliness.
• Serve customers at the restaurant.

Skills

Experience in a similar role

High standards of food hygiene

Excellent customer service skills

Team player

Organisational skills

Basic food knowledge

Job description

We are currently recruiting for a Casual General Assistant to our workplace restaurant in Billingham, TS23.

This is a casual contract, working up to 30 hours a week. Shifts will be Monday to Friday between the hours of 7am to 5:30pm, to suit the business needs.

The site provides hot and cold breakfast and lunch options, featuring seasonal and freshly made bistro-style dishes, serving approximately 250 office staff.

We are seeking a General Assistant to help maintain high standards of cleanliness and working practices in the kitchen. Responsibilities include preparing vegetables, making sandwiches, serving customers, and cleaning coffee machines.

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 are looking for a positive, honest and reliable employee to join our friendly and hardworking team. We can offer good training and prospects within our team for the right candidate.

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
• Keep up standards of hygiene and ensure all areas are clean and tidy
• Have excellent customer service and social skills
• Be responsible for the preparation and serving of food to staff
• Have a can do attitude and will work well as part of a team of 5
• Be customer focused
• Have basic food knowledge
• Be willing to participate and enjoy working part of the team

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.