General Assistant

Wshgroup; Oxford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal opportunities employer

Job summary

Holroyd Howe is seeking an enthusiastic kitchen assistant to support food preparation and service in a school catering environment. You will help with daily kitchen operations, food safety, and maintain clean cooking and dining areas.

The role emphasizes teamwork, attention to hygiene, and a friendly customer-focused approach, with training provided as needed.

Qualifications

• Interest in food and cooking; eager to learn.
• Good attention to detail and understanding of hygiene practices.
• Team player with a positive and flexible attitude.
• Previous kitchen experience or relevant training is beneficial but not essential.
• Willingness to work in an education or high‑profile catering environment is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of food and snacks.
• Keep the kitchen and restaurant areas clean and tidy at all times.
• Operate dishwashers and ensure proper sanitation practices.
• Follow health, safety, and hygiene regulations at all times.
• Support the team in daily kitchen operations and setup for service.
• Accountability for following and championing allergen controls.
• Provide a friendly, efficient and hygienic service to all customers.

Skills

Interest in food

Hygiene practices

Team player

Willingness to learn

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• To assist in the preparation of food and snacks
• To keep the kitchen and restaurant areas in a clean and tidy state at all times
• Operate dishwashers and ensure proper sanitation practices
• Follow health, safety, and hygiene regulations at all times
• Support the team in daily kitchen operations and setup for service
• Accountability for following and championing allergen controls
• To provide a friendly, efficient and hygienic service to all customers

Candidate Profile

• A keen interest in food and cooking, eager to learn and develop skills
• Good attention to detail and understanding of hygiene practices
• Team player with a positive and flexible attitude
• Previous kitchen experience or relevant training is beneficial but not essential
• Willingness to work in an education or high‑profile catering environment is desirable

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.

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.

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

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