General Assistant

JAM Recruitment Ltd; St Albans; On-site; GBP 16,531 - 23,419; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible agency work

Weekly pay

Variety of assignments

Support from recruitment team

Ongoing year-round work

Job summary

Berkeley Scott in St Albans is seeking a General Assistant for temporary agency catering work. The role offers flexible shifts across schools and catering companies, with weekly pay at £14.50 per hour, starting in September.

Ideal candidates are reliable, adaptable to different environments, and ready to gain varied experience. DBS beneficial, driving licence not essential, and there are ongoing opportunities across venues.

Qualifications

• Previous catering experience is beneficial but not required.
• Enhanced DBS certificate.
• Two professional references.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is advantageous (not essential).

Responsibilities

• Support kitchen teams with food preparation and basic catering duties.
• Serve food and assist customers where required.
• Keep kitchens and service areas clean and hygienic.
• Assist across venues to ensure smooth operations.
• Provide reliable general assistant support across assignments.

Job description

Overview

Berkeley Scott is seeking a General Assistant for temporary agency catering work in St Albans and the surrounding areas. The role starts in September, offering flexible shifts across schools and catering companies, paid at £14.50 per hour. The position suits reliable individuals who can adapt to different environments and gain diverse experience.

Responsibilities

• Support kitchen teams with food preparation and basic catering duties.
• Serve food and assist customers where required.
• Keep kitchens and service areas clean, organised, and compliant with hygiene standards.
• Washing up and helping maintain a smooth‑running operation.
• Provide reliable support as a general assistant across a variety of venues.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in catering, hospitality, or as a general assistant is beneficial but not essential.
• Enhanced DBS certificate.
• Two professional references.
• The right to work in the UK.
• A positive attitude, reliability, and the ability to work well as part of a team.
• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle would be an advantage (not essential).

Benefits

• Flexible agency work to suit your availability.
• Weekly pay at £14.50 per hour.
• A variety of assignments in schools and commercial catering environments.
• Friendly support from an experienced recruitment team.
• Opportunities for ongoing work throughout the year.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are committed to promoting equal opportunities to people regardless of age, gender, religion, belief, race, sexuality or disability. We operate as an employment agency and employment business.