General Catering Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in hospitality seeks a General Catering Assistant to join their dynamic team in Leeds. This role emphasizes genuine hospitality, teamwork, and high standards of service. You will assist in food service, maintain cleanliness, and ensure compliance with food safety standards. With a strong commitment to employee development, the company offers ongoing training and a supportive environment. If you are passionate about creating exceptional dining experiences and enjoy working collaboratively, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a team that values growth, inclusivity, and a positive workplace culture.

Benefits

28 Days holiday including bank holidays

Free meals on shift

Bespoke training and development opportunities

Pension and life insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to work scheme

Discounts on high street shops and holidays

Wellbeing hub

Qualifications

• Passion for hospitality and service with a friendly demeanor.
• Ability to maintain high health and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist in food service and maintain cleanliness in the kitchen.
• Ensure food handling meets safety standards and stock control.

Skills

Customer Service

Food Safety

Team Collaboration

Barista Skills

Education

Level 2 Food Safety Qualification

Level 2 Health & Safety Qualification

First Aid Certificate

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Company Description

Baxterstorey contract catering for the Lowell group in Leeds.

Benefits:

1. 28 Days holiday including bank holidays
2. Plus your birthday off
3. 3 volunteering days
4. 3 days grandparent leave
5. 24 weeks' enhanced maternity leave
6. Secondary carer leave
7. Wedding/commitment day leave
8. Free meals on shift
9. Bespoke training and development opportunities
10. Apprenticeships opportunities for all experience levels
11. Pension and life insurance
12. Discounts available on our HAPI app; high street shops, holidays & cinema
13. Wellbeing hub
14. Access to employee assistance programme
15. Cycle to work scheme

Do you have a passion for providing genuine hospitality and impeccable service? Are you a collaborative team player? Are you friendly, professional and efficient? Yes? Then this is the role for you. At BaxterStorey, we believe that every interaction is an opportunity to create a lasting impression, that’s why we’re looking for a General Catering Assistant who strives to exceed expectations at every turn. As a trailblazer in the hospitality industry, we are excited to open our doors to individuals who share our passion for delivering exceptional experiences and creating unforgettable moments.

We believe that it is our people that set us apart, that’s why as a member of our team, you will be supported in an inclusive environment that encourages growth and celebrates diversity. We will invest in your development with ongoing training, to ensure that you have the skills and knowledge to thrive in your role, and we guarantee a good work-life balance, because we believe that people excel when they are given the space to take care of themselves.

If you are a General Assistant who thrives on delivering extraordinary experiences, loves to be part of a harmonious and collaborative team, we would love to hear from you!

Job Description

Full Time: 30 hours per week

Salary: £11.44 per hour Monday to Thursday 8am-4pm (day time hours and no weekends)

Location: Thorpe park Leeds.

You will assist the Catering team and Chef Manager in all aspects of food service, including taking payment for food and drinks and cleaning equipment as required. Ideally, you would be a trained barista helping to serve our great coffees. Training can be given.

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 or Catering Supervisor.

You will be a polite and enthusiastic individual, with high standards for customer service and a 'can do' attitude.

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.

Qualifications

1. Level 2 Food Safety Qualification (Desirable)
2. Level 2 H & S Qualification (Desirable)
3. First Aid Certificate (Desirable)

Additional Information

Benefits package which includes:

1. Employee Assistance Programme
2. 4 weeks holidays pro rata
3. Christmas and Bank Holiday Shutdown
4. Ongoing Learning, Development & Training
5. Access to Occupational Health
6. Cycle Scheme
7. Pension Scheme
8. Free Meal on Shift

Successful applicants will be required to provide in date photographic ID and their right to work in the UK.

For almost 20 years, for every client, in every location (whether that’s an office, stadium, cathedral or university), we have created beautiful spaces, exciting menus and friendly teams, so that each and every customer can have the hospitality experience they deserve.

We need the brightest and the best to join us to make this all possible. We will support you to create your hospitality legacy and build a career that you are proud of.

Our drive and belief in our people, means that we always strive to supercharge our team’s careers. ‘Better’ is a daily habit that sits deep within our DNA, meaning learning will be front and centre of your experience working with us.

Join us, and be part of the food revolution!

BaxterStorey Values:

1. ALWAYS VISIONARY: We strive for better, we never settle, never compromise, never follow. We lead the way, blazing our own trail.
2. WHOLEHEARTEDLY POSITIVE: We are up-beat, motivating and inspiring. Our love for what we do radiates through our food, and is amplified by our people.
3. CREATIVELY COLLABORATIVE: We embrace our differences to push creativity and we work together to be better.
4. FOREVER CONSCIOUS: We work together as a team to lead by example, protecting the planet and supporting local communities.

Interested? Even if you don’t meet all requirements, we like to hear from you. If you are motivated and hungry to learn, we can work together to develop your potential.

BaxterStorey is committed to encouraging equality, diversity, and inclusion among our workforce.

The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and our customers, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best.

And to support our commitment to this we have set ourselves an ED&I (Equity, Diversity and Inclusion) ambition to ‘set the standard and to be recognised for having the most inclusive culture in hospitality’.