General Assistant

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Loughborough; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

16.8 Days holiday

24 weeks enhanced maternity leave

Pension and life insurance

Perkbox discounts

Employee assistance programme

Free meals whilst at work

HIT Apprenticeships

Job summary

SmartRecruiters, Inc. is seeking a dedicated General Assistant to support education catering services at one of our prestigious settings. You will assist with meal preparation, service, and front-of-house duties, contributing to safe and enjoyable dining experiences for students and staff.

The role emphasizes teamwork, strong organization, and a proactive, friendly approach to food service, with training and development opportunities provided.

Qualifications

• Experience in education catering preferred.
• Knowledge of health and safety procedures.
• Flexible, customer-focused with a can-do attitude.
• Strong organization and attention to detail.
• A collaborative team player who supports colleagues.

Responsibilities

• 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 students and staff during mealtimes, addressing any concerns or special dietary needs.
• Participate in training sessions and meeting related to food service procedures, safety protocols, and customer service standards.

Skills

Customer service

Health & Safety

Team player

Organization

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Enthusiasm

Job description

22.5 hours per week - 10am - 2.30pm monday to friday including shift cover

• 16.8 Days holiday
• 24 week’s enhanced maternity leave
• Bespoke training and development opportunities
• Pension and life insurance
• Discounts available on our Perkbox app; high street shops, holidays & cinema
• Access to employee assistance programme
• Free meals whilst at work
• HIT Apprenticeships for all experience levels

We currently have an exciting opportunity for an experienced General Assistantwith 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 is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled General Assistantto 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 Assistantyou will…

• 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 students and staff during mealtimes, addressing any concerns or special dietary needs.
• Participate in training sessions and meeting 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.
• Have a flexible approach to work

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