General Assistant

BaxterStorey; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 16,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Free parking

Birthday off

Enhanced maternity leave

Cycle to work

Pension and life insurance

Free meals on shift

Training and development opportunities

Discounts via Perkbox

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

BaxterStorey is hiring a General Assistant/Vending Operative for our Wakefield location. You will support catering and hospitality operations, ensuring smooth service and high standards of food safety. The role involves assisting with food prep, serving customers, handling till tasks, and maintaining stock and cleanliness.

You will be part of a collaborative team in a supportive, inclusive environment, with ongoing training and development opportunities to grow within the company.

Qualifications

• Experience in hospitality, catering or food service (desirable).
• Knowledge of food hygiene and safety practices, or willingness to obtain relevant certification.
• Strong people skills and ability to work collaboratively within a team.
• Excellent time keeping and reliability.
• Physical stamina to work on your feet for extended periods.
• Attention to detail and commitment to high standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist with food preparation, plating and presentation per company standards and health regulations.
• Support kitchen and service teams during busy periods with flexibility and proactivity.
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation of work areas, including washing up, stock rotation, and tidying.
• Serve customers in a friendly, professional manner; take orders and address queries; handle basic till transactions.
• Communicate effectively with team members to ensure seamless service delivery.

Skills

People skills

Time management

Physical stamina

Attention to detail

Numeracy

Flexibility

Communication

Job description

• Compensation: up to GBP 14,424.8 - yearly

Company Description

Title: General Assistant/Vending Operative (Must have clean manual driving licence)

Location: Wakefield Junction 41

• 28 Days holiday including bank holidays (pro rata)
• Free parking onsite
• Plus your birthday off
• 24 week's enhanced maternity leave
• Secondary carerleave
• Wedding/commitment day leave
• 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
• Cycle to work scheme

Do you have a passion for providing genuine hospitality and impeccable service? Are you a collaborative team player? Are you friendly, professional and efficient? Yes? Then this is the role for you. At BaxterStorey, we believe that every interaction is an opportunity to create a lasting impression, that’s why we’re looking for a General Assistant who strives to exceed expectations at every turn. As a trailblazer in the hospitality industry, we are excited to open our doors to individuals who share our passion for delivering exceptional experiences and creating unforgettable moments.

We believe that it is our people that set us apart, that’s why as a member of our team, you will be supported in an inclusive environment that encourages growth and celebrates diversity. We will invest in your development with ongoing training, to ensure that you have the skills and knowledge to thrive in your role, and we guarantee a good work-life balance, because we believe that people excel when they are given the space to take care of themselves.

If you are a General Assistant/Vending operative who thrives on delivering extraordinary experiences, loves to be part of a harmonious and collaborative team, we would love to hear from you!

Job Description

Baxterstorey is seeking a reliable and enthusiastic General Assistant/vending operative, to join our team in Wakefield. In this role, you will provide essential support to our catering and hospitality operations, ensuring smooth day-to-day service delivery. The successful candidate will be organised, efficient, and committed to maintaining the highest standards of customer service and food safety.

• Assist with food preparation, plating, and presentation in accordance with company standards and health and safety regulations Support the kitchen and service teams during busy periods, demonstrating flexibility and a proactive approach Maintain cleanliness and organisation of work areas, including washing up, stock rotation, and general tidying
• Assist with serving customers in a friendly and professional manner, taking orders and addressing queries Handle basic cash transactions and till operations with accuracy and integrity Support inventory management by checking stock levels and assisting with deliveries Comply with all food hygiene and health and safety procedures at all times
• Communicate effectively with team members to ensure seamless service delivery Undertake additional duties as required to support the smooth running of operations
• Driving round site filling vending machines with stock. Cleaning of the machines round site. Taking stock to each area counting what has been taken and used in each area.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a hospitality, catering, or food service environment (desirable) Knowledge of food hygiene and safety practices, or willingness to obtain relevant certification Strong people skills and ability to work collaboratively within a team Excellent time keeping and reliability Physical stamina to work on your feet for extended periods
• Attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high standards Basic numeracy skills for handling cash and stock management Flexibility to work varied shift patterns, including weekends and bank holidays Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with colleagues and customers Willingness to learn and develop within a fast-paced environment

Additional Information

For almost 20 years, for every client, in every location (whether that’s an office, stadium, cathedral or university), we have created beautiful spaces, exciting menus and friendly teams, so that each and every customer can have the hospitality experience they deserve.

We need the brightest and the best to join us to make this all possible. We will support you to create your hospitality legacy and build a career that you are proud of.

Our drive and belief in our people, means that we always strive to supercharge our team’s careers. Better is a daily habit that sits deep within our DNA, meaning learning will be front and centre of your experience working with us.

Join us, and be part of the food revolution!

BaxterStorey Values:

ALWAYS VISIONARY

We strive for better, we never settle, never compromise, never follow. We lead the way, blazing our own trail.

WHOLEHEARTEDLY POSITIVE

We are up-beat, motivating and inspiring. Our love for what we do radiates through our food, and is amplified by our people.

CREATIVELY COLLABORATIVE

We embrace our differences to push creativity and we work together to be better.

FOREVER CONSCIOUS

We work together as a team to lead by example, protecting the planet and supporting local communities.

Interested? Even if you don t meet all requirements, we’d like to hear from you. If you are motivated and hungry to learn, we can work together to develop your potential.

We are proud to be an inclusive employer and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We celebrate individuality and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applications from people of all ages, abilities, gender identities, sexual orientations, races, religions, and socio-economic backgrounds.

BaxterStorey is committed to encouraging equity, diversity, and inclusion (ED&I) among our workforce and aim for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To support our commitment to this we have set ourselves an ambition to set the standard and to be recognised for having the most inclusive culture in hospitality.

Join us and bring your unique perspective to our team.