General Assistant

Wilson Vale; Wendy; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance

Career development

Job summary

Wilson Vale is recruiting a General Assistant for a maternity cover at one of our workplace restaurants in Melbourn, Cambridgeshire SG8 6EE. The role is 35 hours per week, Mon-Fri, 7:00–14:30, with a start around 25 October 2026, on a temporary basis.

You will assist with food prep, serving customers and maintaining high hygiene and cleanliness standards. We value a friendly, reliable team player who can work well in a high-pressured environment and deliver excellent customer service while

Qualifications

• Have experience working in a similar role and environment
• Be highly organised and comfortable working in a high-pressured environment
• Ensure you have high standards of food hygiene and follow the rules of health and safety
• Keep up standards of hygiene and ensure all areas are clean and tidy
• Have excellent customer service and social skills
• Be responsible for the preparation and serving of food
• Have a can do attitude and will work well as part of a team of 4
• Be customer focused
• Have basic food knowledge
• Be willing to participate and enjoy working as part of the team

Responsibilities

• Serve customers and support food preparation in a busy workplace restaurant.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, hygiene and service across the site.
• Assist the team to ensure smooth operations and adherence to safety requirements.

Skills

Experience in similar role

Organised

Food hygiene

Customer service

Teamwork

Food preparation

Can-do attitude

Customer-focused

Basic food knowledge

Job description

Information

• Job Ref: TB1684602MelGA
• Location: Melbourn, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom
• Postcode: SG8 6EE
• Type of contract: Temporary
• Salary: £13.45 to £13.45 Per Hour
• Posted Date: Thursday, September 17, 2026

General Assistant

We are currently recruiting for a General Assistant to join our team at one of our workplace restaurants on a temporary basis in Melbourn, Cambridge SG8 6EE.

Please note that this is a Maternity cover contract. You'll work 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, from 7am until 2:30pm. The proposed start date for this role is 25th October 2026.

Wilson Vale is an established, quality-led contract caterer. We work with amazing clients across the UK who place huge value on great food as a key part of their culture and community. We work in office restaurants, independent schools and at conference venues with the same high-end ethos throughout.

We are looking for a friendly and reliable General Assistant to join our team, serving modern world cuisine with a focus on fresh, locally sourced produce. You'll support the team with food preparation, serve customers and help maintain high standards of cleanliness, hygiene and service throughout the site.

Skills and Experience

• Have experience working in a similar role and environment
• Be highly organised and comfortable working in a high-pressured environment
• Ensure you have high standards of food hygiene and follow the rules of health and safety
• Keep up standards of hygiene and ensure all areas are clean and tidy
• Have excellent customer service and social skills
• Be responsible for the preparation and serving of food
• Have a can do attitude and will work well as part of a team of 4
• Be customer focused
• Have basic food knowledge
• Be willing to participate and enjoy working as part of the team

Wilson Vale Perks

• Our working hours are some of the best you'll find in catering - we are strong believers in work-life balance
• Our working environment is fun and inspiring, with excellent career development opportunities

Wilson Vale is an equal opportunities employer that strives to create an inclusive working environment for all. We are committed to supporting our people and do not tolerate discrimination of any kind. From each and every person in our catering teams, to our operations and central support teams - everyone at has a voice.