General Assistant - Casual - Surbiton, London

Lexington Catering; Greater London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent catering company in Surbiton, London is seeking a General Assistant to support daily operations and ensure smooth running of the site. Responsibilities include cleaning, assisting with supplies, and providing customer service. Ideal candidates are flexible, reliable, and possess good communication skills. This role offers a positive work environment with numerous benefits including free meals and flexible scheduling.

Benefits

Free, tasty meals

Flexible working hours

28 days of holiday

Paid volunteering days

Career development opportunities

Mental health support

Pension schemes and life assurance

Exclusive discounts on entertainment, leisure, and travel

Qualifications

• Ability to follow instructions and work independently.
• Basic knowledge of health and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide support across various operational tasks.
• Assist with cleaning, maintenance, and tidying.
• Help with receipt and storage of supplies.
• Operate basic machinery or tools safely.
• Maintain a clean and safe workspace.
• Provide excellent customer service.

Skills

Flexibility

Good communication

Teamwork

Positive attitude

Reliability

Job description

General Assistant - Casual - Surbiton, London

Lexington is an award‑winning contract caterer that focus on providing great food and service to customers.

To do this we need fabulous people and we work hard to create an environment where our team members feel engaged, inspired, valued and enjoy what they do.

What you’ll be doing…

• As a General Assistant, you will provide support across various operational tasks to help ensure smooth daily running of the site or department.
• Assist with general cleaning, maintenance, and tidying of the work environment
• Support team members with various duties as required
• Help with the receipt, storage, and distribution of supplies and equipment
• Operate basic machinery or tools safely under supervision
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised workspace
• Follow health and safety guidelines and company policies
• Provide excellent customer service when interacting with clients or visitors

Working pattern : Monday to Friday

What can you bring?

• Flexibility and willingness to undertake a variety of tasks
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to follow instructions and work independently
• Basic knowledge of health and safety practices
• Positive attitude and reliability

Brilliant Work Deserves Brilliant Perks!

At Elior, we believe that when you love where you work, it shows.

That’s why we make sure our team feels

• appreciated, supported, and set up for success!

Here’s what’s waiting for you :

• Free, tasty meals
• Enjoy tasty, nutritious food on us while you work!
• Flexible working
• including part time roles, because life doesn’t run on a 9‑5 schedule.
• Plenty of Time to Unwind
• 28 days of holiday, and after two years, enjoy even more with 31 days.
• Leave for life’s important moments
• whether family, personal or unexpected.
• Give back time
• paid volunteering days for the causes you care about.
• Room to grow
• career development and learning opportunities for all stages of your career.
• Wellbeing first
• mental health support and wellbeing perks.
• Financial security
• pension schemes and life assurance.
• Exclusive discounts
• save on entertainment, leisure, and even travel!

One small thing - we welcome you to apply using the name you feel most comfortable with!

No need for legal names at this stage.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• We’re a people‑first business with over 10,000 colleagues across the UK, serving everything from stadiums to hospitals, schools to workplaces.

Our mission?

• Toenrich lives everywhere, every day.
• And here’s the best part - 87% of our team say they’re proud to work here!
• Why? Because we create a place where you’re listened to, trusted, supported, and valued.

Not sure you match every single requirement? Apply anyway! Research shows that many people - especially women and those from under‑represented backgrounds - hold back unless they meet 100% of the criteria.

But we hire for potential, not just experience.

If you’re passionate and ready to grow, we want to hear from you!

We Celebrate You!

At Elior, diversity and inclusion aren’t just policies, they’re who we are. We know that different perspectives make us stronger, and we’re dedicated to creating an environment where everyone feels seen, heard, and empowered to succeed.

Need any support or adjustments during the application process? Just let us know - we’re happy to help!

Ready to join us? Hit ‘Apply Now’ and let’s chat!