General Assistant

Elior Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals

Flexible working

28 days of holiday

31 days after 2 years

Leave for life’s moments

Volunteer days

Career development

Pension schemes

Life assurance

Exclusive discounts

Job summary

Lexington is a contract caterer in the UK seeking a General Assistant to support daily operations across the site. You will help with cleaning, stocking, and assisting colleagues to keep things running smoothly while ensuring safety and customer service standards are met.

The role runs Monday to Friday with a pay rate of £14.85 per hour. The team values engaged, reliable staff and offers opportunities for growth and development within Elior Group.

Qualifications

• Flexible and able to take on varying tasks as required.
• Good communication and teamwork skills for a busy site.
• Ability to follow instructions and work independently when needed.
• Basic knowledge of health and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Assist with general cleaning, maintenance, and tidying of the work environment.
• Support team members with various duties as required.
• Help with the receipt, storage, and distribution of supplies and equipment.
• Operate basic machinery or tools safely under supervision.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised workspace.
• Follow health and safety guidelines and company policies.
• Provide excellent customer service when interacting with clients or visitors.

Skills

Flexibility

Communication

Teamwork

Independent work

Health & safety

Job description

Lexington is an award-winning contract caterer that focus on providing great food and service to customers. To do this we need fabulous people and we work hard to create an environment where our team members feel engaged, inspired, valued and enjoy what they do.

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday

Salary: £14.85 per hour

Job ID: 8063

What you’ll be serving up…

As aGeneral Assistant, you will provide support across various operational tasks to help ensure smooth daily running of the site or department.

• Assist with general cleaning, maintenance, and tidying of the work environment


• Support team members with various duties as required


• Help with the receipt, storage, and distribution of supplies and equipment


• Operate basic machinery or tools safely under supervision


• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised workspace


• Follow health and safety guidelines and company policies


• Provide excellent customer service when interacting with clients or visitors

The ingredients you'll bring...

• Flexibility and willingness to undertake a variety of tasks


• Good communication and teamwork skills


• Ability to follow instructions and work independently


• Basic knowledge of health and safety practices


• Positive attitude and reliability

Brilliant Work Deserves Brilliant Perks!

At Elior, we believe that when you love where you work, it shows. That’s why we make sure our team feels appreciated, supported, and set up for success! Here’s what’s waiting for you:

• Free, tasty meals - Enjoy tasty, nutritious food on us while you work!


• Flexible working - including part time roles, because life doesn’t run on a 9-5 schedule.


• Plenty of Time to Unwind - 28 days of holiday, and after two years, enjoy even more with 31 days.


• Leave for life’s important moments - whether family, personal or unexpected.


• Give back time - paid volunteering days for the causes you care about.


• Room to grow - career development and learning opportunities for all stages of your career.


• Financial security - pension schemes and life assurance.


• Exclusive discounts - save on entertainment, leisure, and even travel!

No need for legal names at this stage.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

We’re a people-first business with over 10,000 colleagues across the UK, serving everything from stadiums to hospitals, schools to workplaces. Our mission? Toenrich lives everywhere, every day.

And here’s the best part - 87% of our team say they’re proud to work here!Why? Because we create a place where you’re listened to, trusted, supported, and valued.

Not sure you match every single requirement? Research shows that many people - especially women and those from underrepresented backgrounds - hold back unless they meet 100% of the criteria. But we hire for potential, not just experience. If you’re passionate and ready to grow, we want to hear from you!

We Celebrate You!

At Elior, diversity and inclusion aren’t just policies, they’re who we are. We know that different perspectives make us stronger, and we’re dedicated to creating an environment where everyone feels seen, heard, and empowered to succeed.

Need any support or adjustments during the application process? Just let us know - we’re happy to help!