General Assistant

Wilson Vale; Wrenthorpe; On-site; GBP 7,000 - 11,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance

Career development opportunities

Craft Works training programme

Paid training bespoke to you

Employee Assistance Programme

Online employee benefits scheme

Birthday off after 1 year’s service

Enhanced Maternity Pay

Job summary

Wilson Vale is recruiting a General Assistant to join one of our independent schools in Wakefield WF2 0PD. This term-time only role involves 15 hours per week, Monday to Friday from 12pm to 3pm, supporting the Chef and Chef Manager with food preparation and front of house.

You will help deliver fresh, high‑quality food for pupils and staff, maintain cleanliness, assist with cash handling, and participate in training and company policies.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in catering or hospitality is beneficial.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and follow food hygiene standards.
• Flexibility to work term-time hours and shifts.

Responsibilities

• Supporting with food preparation and service
• Serving customers and providing friendly, professional customer service
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and presentation across the kitchen and front of house
• Cleaning and maintaining crockery, cutlery, equipment and work areas
• Following food hygiene, health and safety, stock rotation and food storage procedures
• Taking food and equipment temperatures and completing records where required
• Assisting with cash handling in line with company procedures
• Reporting customer feedback, complaints and any incidents to the Manager
• Supporting the wider team with other reasonable duties, including holiday and sickness cover
• Completing all required training and following company policies and procedures

Skills

Customer service

Food preparation

Cleanliness & hygiene

Cash handling

Team support

Job description

We are currently recruiting for a General Assistant to join our team at one of our independent schools in Wakefield WF2 0PD. Please note this is a term-time only position. You'll work 15 hours per week, Monday to Friday from 12pm until 3pm. 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. Working as part of the catering team, you will support the Chef and Chef Manager with food preparation and the smooth running of the kitchen and front of house. You'll help deliver fresh, high quality food for pupils and staff, with breakfast, tuck shop, events and sports catering also provided. Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting with food preparation and service
• Serving customers and providing friendly, professional customer service
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and presentation across the kitchen and front of house
• Cleaning and maintaining crockery, cutlery, equipment and work areas
• Following food hygiene, health and safety, stock rotation and food storage procedures
• Taking food and equipment temperatures and completing records where required
• Assisting with cash handling in line with company procedures
• Reporting customer feedback, complaints and any incidents to the Manager
• Supporting the wider team with other reasonable duties, including holiday and sickness cover
• Completing all required training and following company policies and procedures

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
• + Craft Works - Free craft-focused career development training programme
• + Paid training bespoke to you
• + Access to our Employee Assistance Programme- your wellbeing is very important to us
• + Online employee benefits scheme - monetary savings on everyday items!
• + Your Birthday off every year after 1 years' service.
• + Enhanced Maternity Pay

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.