General Assistant

WSH Group; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 10,490 - 12,276; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on shift

Bespoke training and development

Apprenticeships opportunities

Pension and life insurance

Perkbox discounts

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

Holroyd Howe is seeking a reliable and organised General Assistant to join our Newcastle upon Tyne team. This 35-week, 24-hour-per-week role runs Monday to Friday during term time, based at Newcastle High School for Girls.

You will provide essential support across departments, helping keep operations running smoothly in a fast-paced school catering environment. We offer bespoke training and development opportunities, free meals on shift, pension and life insurance, and access to Perkbox

Qualifications

• Have a contagious passion for food and/or customer service.
• Enjoy working within a collaborative and inclusive team environment.
• Adapt to challenges with a solution-oriented perspective.
• Previous experience in a similar role, especially in food service, is a plus.
• Some knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.
• Works according to Holroyd Howe values.

Responsibilities

• Provide essential support across multiple departments and functions.
• Assist in operations to keep things running smoothly in a fast-paced environment.
• Support food service activities and maintain attention to detail.

Skills

Food passion

Customer service

Team oriented

Problem solving

Food safety

Experience preferred

Job description

• Compensation: GBP 13.45 - GBP 13.45 - monthly

Company Description

Title: General Assistant

Location: Newcastle High school for Girls

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

• Free meals on shift
• Bespoke training and development opportunities
• Apprenticeships opportunities for all experience levels
• Pension and life insurance
• Discounts available on our Perkboxapp; high street shops, holidays & cinema
• 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!

• 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

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 contagiouspassion 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 Howecore 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.

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