General Assistant - Monday - Friday

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Borehamwood; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

SmartRecruiters, Inc. is seeking a General Assistant to join our education catering team in Borehamwood. The role covers breakfast, lunch, snacks and coffee, with a 40‑hour work week on a 3‑month contract, Monday to Friday, 6.30am–3pm.

The ideal candidate has barista skills, health & safety knowledge, and a flexible, team‑oriented approach to deliver high‑quality food service for students and staff.

Qualifications

• Experience in catering environments.
• Barista skills and knowledge of coffee preparation.
• Knowledge of health and safety procedures in food service.
• Flexible with a can‑do attitude and strong customer focus.
• Organized with good attention to detail and teamwork.
• Enthusiastic and energetic with a positive approach.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and serving of breakfast, lunch, snacks and coffee according to menus.
• Maintain cleanliness of front-of-house areas and organize dishes and utensils.
• Follow proper food handling and storage procedures to ensure safety.
• Monitor inventory levels and notify management of shortages or discrepancies.
• Provide friendly and efficient service to students and staff during meals.
• Participate in training sessions and meetings related to food service procedures and safety.

Skills

Barista

Health & Safety

Customer focus

Team player

Attention to detail

Flexible

Organized

Job description

• Compensation: GBP 13.85 - GBP 13.85 - hourly

Company Description

Title: General Assistant

Salary: up to £13.85 per hour

40 hours per week -Monday to Friday - 3 month contract 6.30am-3pm

We currently have an exciting opportunity for an experienced General Assistantwith a background in exceptional food catering services to join our business and work at one of our highly prestigious education settings.

This role will require strong focus on coffee skills as well as an all round approach to food service.

If you are passionate about creating delicious dining experiences that fuel young minds and ignite taste buds, then this is the perfect opportunity to bring your expertise to our table.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled General Assistantto make a name for themselves within the food service industry and be a part of setting the new standard for education catering.

Job Description

Job Description

As a General Assistantyou will…

• Assist in the preparation and serving of breakfast, lunch, snacks and coffee according to established menus and recipes.
• Maintain cleanliness of the front of house areas including organising dishes and utensils.
• Following proper food handling and storage procedures to ensure food safety and prevent contamination.
• Monitor inventory levels of food and supplies and notify management of any shortages or discrepancies.
• Provide friendly and efficient service to students and staff during mealtimes, addressing any concerns or special dietary needs.
• Participate in training sessions and meeting related to food service procedures, safety protocols, and customer service standards.

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Ideally have experience working withincatering
• Be a skilled Barista
• Have good Health & Safety knowledge.
• Flexible with a can-do attitude, customer focused.
• Fun and enthusiastic
• Have excellent organization skills.
• Demonstrate great attention to detail.
• Be a team player and enjoy succeeding as a team.
• Have a flexible approach to work