General catering assistant

Holroyd Howe; City Of London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering service provider in the UK is seeking a General Assistant to support food service in schools. The role involves assisting in food preparation, maintaining high food safety standards, and requires flexibility and teamwork. Training opportunities include Food Hygiene Level 2. The position offers benefits like free meals, career development, and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Free meals whilst at work

Career development opportunities

Pension scheme

28 Holiday days inclusive of bank holidays

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist the Catering Team and Chef Managers in food service.
• Maintain excellent stock control skills.
• Ensure compliance with food safety standards.

Skills

Teamwork

Flexibility

Honesty

Independence

Food Safety Level 2

Job description

Role Overview

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 carrying out and recording any checks required on behalf of the Chef Manager. 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.

Ideal Candidate

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
• Be able to work independently
• Have a can‑do approach

About the Company

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, sports‑focused nutrition expertise and future‑proof methods for sustainability is a mantra we live by.

Role Details

This is a General Assistant role working term‑time only, Monday to Friday. You will receive training from the first week you start, including courses on Food Hygiene Level 2, allergens training and fire safety. We also love to invest in our staff and look to develop you and encourage your growth through the business.

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