General catering assistant

Holroyd Howe; Bromley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading catering service provider is seeking a General Assistant in Bromley. You will support the Catering Team with food service and maintain high health and safety standards. The ideal candidate is a polite, enthusiastic individual with a keen eye for detail. Training and development opportunities are available, and the role offers free meals, career development, and a work/life balance.

Benefits

Free meals whilst at work

Career development opportunities

Reward & recognition schemes

28 Holiday days inclusive of bank holidays

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Honest and trustworthy.
• Keen to learn on the job.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Catering Team and Chef Managers in food service.
• Ensure all food is handled according to safety standards.
• Deliver and maintain excellent stock control.

Skills

Teamwork

Flexibility

Customer service

Food Safety Level 2

Independence

Job description

Company Description

Holroyd Howe is a market leading, independent, creative British company that operates and specialises solely in the independent school market. We specialise in creating a fresh and thoughtful food offer that is uniquely tailored to meet the needs of each.

Established 25 years ago, we are a team of foodies at heart, focused on developing our people and continuously improving our provision of freshly prepared handmade meals, that are both nutritious and delicious, every day.

Today, our foodservice is More than a Meal. Our teams work in partnership with our schools to create an inclusive environment so that those we serve form positive experiences with food. Blending menu innovation, our sports focused nutrition expertise and future proof methods for sustainability is a mantra we live by.

Job Description

Part Time: 25 hours per week Mon-Friday

Salary: £13.85 per hour

Location: Babington House School

You will assist the Catering Team and Chef Managers in all aspects of food service and cleaning equipment as required.

With an excellent eye for detail and high health and safety standards, you will ensure all food is handled in accordance with the standards set by our Food Safety & Quality management system. Alongside this, you will be responsible for delivering and maintaining excellent stock control skills and carry out and record any checks required on behalf of the Chef Manager.

You will be a polite and enthusiastic individual, with high standards for customer service and a ortunateul can do attitude. There are a variety of shift patterns available.

We also love to invest in our staff, so you will receive training from the first week you start, including courses on Food Hygiene level 2, allergens training and fire safety. We'll also look to develop you and encourage your growth through the business.

Our Ideal candidate will have the following characteristics in line with our values

Togetherness

• Ability to work as part of a team

• A flexible approach to working hours

• Be supportive of colleagues

Nurture

• Keen to learn on the job

• Hold Food Safety Level 2 (or be able to achieve on appointment)

Pride

• Be honest and trustworthy

• Able to work independently

• Have a can-do approach

We differentiate ourselves through the calibre of our people. The essential ingredient at the heart of our business is YOU so we are searching for a General Assistant, with a preferable background in exceptional food catering services to join our business, working term time only, Monday to Friday.

Benefits

• Free meals whilst at work
• Career development opportunities
• Reward & recognition schemes
• People awards to celebrate our employees
• Work/life balance
• Employee Benefits Platform
• Employee Assistance Program
• Recommend a friend scheme
• Prestigious working environments
• 28 Holiday days inclusive of bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• Competitive salary

We invest in the training and development of our teams to give them the appropriate skills necessary to thrive in their job roles. We have outstanding teams of experienced professionals who tailor our catering service provision specifically to suit children, of all ages, meeting the bespoke requirements of our clients.

Equal Opportunity & References

Holroyd Howe is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all employees to share this commitment. All roles within Holroyd Howe are regarded as regulated activity and therefore we require an Enhanced DBS which includes a Barred List Check for all successful applicants. We will also require shortlisted applicants to provide appropriate information regarding their criminal offences.

This appointment is offered on the return of satisfactory professional references.