General Assistant

Wilson Vale; Bristol; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Wilson Vale is hiring a General Assistant for maternity cover in their workplace restaurant in Melbourn. The role involves food preparation, maintaining hygiene standards, and delivering excellent customer service. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, customer-focused, and able to work in a high-pressure environment. This position offers a supportive workplace with a commitment to staff welfare and development.

Benefits

Work-life balance

Career development opportunities

Paid training

Employee Assistance Programme

Online benefits scheme

Birthday off after 1 year

Enhanced Maternity Pay

Qualifications

• Experience working in a similar role required.
• Ability to maintain high standards of hygiene and cleanliness.
• Excellent social skills and a customer-focused attitude.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve food to staff.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene of the workplace.
• Work as part of a small team in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Customer service

Food hygiene knowledge

Organizational skills

Teamwork

High-pressure environment

Job description

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We’re currently recruiting for a General Assistant - Maternity Cover to join our friendly and hardworking team at one of our workplace restaurants in Melbourn, SG8.

Who We Are

Wilson Vale is a quality-led contract caterer with a strong reputation for fresh food, great service, and a commitment to excellence. We partner with a wide range of clients across the UK - from corporate offices to independent schools and conference venues - bringing the same high-end ethos to every location.

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.

At the Moat house we offer a range of freshley cooked and season dishes from around the world. From British classics to middle eastern fashion foods and everything in between.

We offer freshly prepared sandwiches and homemade soup along side our main offeriing.

A big attraction are our homemade cakes that will be a key area of focus within this general assistant role.

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 2
• Be customer focused
• Have basic food knowledge
• 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.

This is a temporary contract to cover Maternity. You'll be working 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday 7am - 2pm.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Administrative

• Industries

  Restaurants

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