General Catering Assistant

wilson vale; Royston; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading contract caterer as a General Catering Assistant in Cambridge SG8. This full-time position offers the chance to prepare and serve fresh food in a dynamic environment. Enjoy excellent working hours, impactful training, and a supportive team atmosphere, alongside opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Excellent work-life balance

Fun and inspiring working environment

Free craft-focused training programme

Paid training bespoke to you

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Online benefits scheme

Birthday off after 1 year

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar catering role is essential.
• Ability to work under pressure in a food service environment.
• Willingness to maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve a variety of food items for up to 200 people.
• Maintain cleanliness in kitchen and service areas.
• Assist with hospitality catering across office areas.

Skills

Food hygiene standards

Customer service skills

Teamwork

Organization

Basic food knowledge

Job description

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We are currently recruiting for a General Catering Assistantto join our team at one of our workplace restaurantsin Cambridge SG8.

This is a fulltime position working, Monday to Friday, 7am to 3pm, 37.5 hours week.

As a General Catering Assistant, you will support the preparation and service of a variety of fresh food items including hot meals, salads, soups, desserts, and grab & go options for up to 200 people daily. You’ll assist with the delivery of hospitality catering across office areas, ensuring professional and timely service. The role also involves maintaining high standards of cleanliness through regular kitchen and service area cleaning, supporting stock rotation, and adhering to food safety and health & safety procedures. Working as part of a friendly and efficient team, you'll help ensure a smooth daily operation and a positive experience for all staff.

Wilson Vale is an established, quality-led contract caterer. We work with amazing clients across the UK who place huge value on great food as a key part of their culture and community. We work in office restaurants, independent schools and at conference venues with the same high-end ethos throughout.

We are looking for a positive, honest and reliable employee to join our friendly and hardworking team. We can offer good training and prospects within our team for the right candidate.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Have experience working in a similar role and environment
• Be highly organised and comfortable working in a high-pressured environment
• Ensure you have high standards of food hygiene and follow the rules of health and safety
• Keep up standards of hygiene and ensure all areas are clean and tidy
• Have excellent customer service and social skills
• Be responsible for the preparation and serving of food to staff
• Have a can do attitude and will work well as part of a team of 5
• Have basic food knowledge
• Be willing to participate and enjoy working part of the team

WILSON VALE PERKS:

• Our working hours are some of the best you'll find in catering - we are strong believers in work-life balance
• Our working environment is fun and inspiring, with excellent career development opportunities
• Craft Works – Free craft-focused career development training programme
• Paid training bespoke to you
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme- your wellbeing is very important to us
• Online employee benefits scheme -monetary savings on everyday items!
• Your Birthday off every year after 1 years’ service.