General Assistant

Holroyd Howe; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 13,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on shift

Pension and life insurance

Discounts via Perkbox app

Wellbeing hub

Employee assistance programme

20 days holiday + bank holidays

Job summary

Holroyd Howe in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom, is seeking a reliable and organized General Assistant to join our team at Newcastle High School for Girls. In this role, you'll support multiple departments, keeping operations running smoothly in a fast-paced school environment.

The ideal candidate enjoys helping others, has a positive, flexible approach, and is committed to food service excellence. This term-time, 24-hour-a-week position offers benefits including free meals on shift,

Qualifications

• Passion for food and/or customer service.
• Able to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Ability to adapt to challenges with a solution-oriented mindset.
• Previous experience in a similar food service role is a plus.
• Some knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.
• Will work in accordance with Holroyd Howe core values.

Skills

Food/service passion

Team player

Problem solving

Food safety knowledge

Adaptability

Holroyd Howe values

Job description

Title: General Assistant

Location: Newcastle High school for Girls

• Free meals on shift
• Bespoke training and development opportunities
• Apprenticeships opportunities for all experience levels
• Pension and life insurance
• Discounts available on our Perkbox app; high street shops, holidays & cinema
• Access to employee assistance programme

Title: General Assistant

Location: Newcastle High school for Girls

35 week contract. 24 hours per week - Monday to Friday Term time only. £13.45ph

Benefits:

• 20 Days holiday plus bank holiday.
• Free meals on shift
• Bespoke training and development opportunities
• Apprenticeships opportunities for all experience levels
• Pension and life insurance
• Discounts available on our Perkbox app; high street shops, holidays & cinema
• Wellbeing hub
• Access to employee assistance programme

We're looking for a reliable and organized General Assistant to join our team in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom. In this role, you'll be the backbone of our operations, providing essential support across multiple departments and functions. You'll work in a fast-paced environment where your attention to detail, flexibility, and collaborative spirit will make a real difference. If you're someone who thrives on variety, enjoys helping others succeed, and takes pride in keeping things running smoothly, we'd love to hear from you!

Benefits:

• 20 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
• Bespoke training and development opportunities
• Pension and life insurance
• Discounts available on our Perkbox app; high street shops, holidays & cinema
• Wellbeing hub
• Access to employee assistance programme
• Free meals whilst at work
• Career development opportunities
• HIT Apprenticeships for all experience levels

Job Description

We're looking for a reliable and organized General Assistant to join our team in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom. In this role, you'll be the backbone of our operations, providing essential support across multiple departments and functions. You'll work in a fast-paced environment where your attention to detail, flexibility, and collaborative spirit will make a real difference. If you're someone who thrives on variety, enjoys helping others succeed, and takes pride in keeping things running smoothly, we'd love to hear from you!

Qualifications

• Have a contagious passion for food and/or customer service
• You draw satisfaction from working within a collaborative and inclusive team environment
• Ability to adapt to challenges and opportunities with a solution-oriented perspective
• Previous experience in a similar role, especially in the food service industry, is often a plus
• Some knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices
• Works according to the Holroyd Howe core values

Additional Information

We pride ourselves on:

People first

We're a company of individuals, united in doing our best for our clients.

Great food, always

Using only the best ingredients, our food is fresh, authentic and tailored to each school, age group, and specific needs and preferences.

Food education

We educate pupils through food, encouraging them to understand and develop their own personal tastes and make informed food choices.

Respect in everything we do

Our respectful codes of conduct inform how we behave towards our clients and customers, suppliers and business partners, and each other.

Fresh thinking

New ideas for food, service and ways of working help us maintain our position as creative leaders in school catering.

In order to be considered for this role you must be able to demonstrate that you have the Right to Work in the UK.

Holroyd Howe is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all employees to share this commitment. All roles within Holroyd Howe involve regulated activity. It is a criminal offence for individuals barred from working with children to apply for such roles. An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, including a Barred List check will be required for all successful applicants. Shortlisted applicants will be asked to provide information about relevant criminal offences and will be subject to an online search of publicly available information. This search helps identify any issues that may affect suitability to work with children.

This appointment is offered on the return of satisfactory professional references.