General Catering Assistant ( Maternity Cover)

TN United Kingdom; Scarborough; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate General Assistant to join their team in Scarborough. This role involves preparing and serving meals in a prestigious educational setting, ensuring cleanliness, and providing excellent customer service. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and enjoy creating delightful dining experiences, this opportunity is perfect for you. With a focus on training and development, you'll be part of a team that sets new standards in education catering. Join us and make a meaningful impact on young minds through exceptional food service!

Benefits

28 Days Holiday (Pro Rata)

Bespoke Training Opportunities

Pension and Life Insurance

Discounts on HAPI App

Employee Assistance Programme

Free Meals While at Work

Career Development Opportunities

HIT Apprenticeships

Qualifications

• Experience in education catering is preferred.
• Strong customer service and organization skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing and serving meals according to menus.
• Maintain cleanliness and follow food safety procedures.
• Provide efficient service to students and staff.

Skills

Food Safety Knowledge

Customer Service Skills

Organization Skills

Team Player

Flexibility

Education

Experience in Education Catering

Job description

General Catering Assistant ( Maternity Cover), Scarborough

Client:

Holroyd Howe

Location:

Scarborough, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

58747915e8e3

Job Views:

2

Posted:

30.03.2025

Expiry Date:

14.05.2025

Job Description:

Company Description

Holroyd Howe General Assistant

Title: General Assistant ( Maternity Cover )

Location: Scarborough

Salary: £12.21 per hour Plus overtime pay

Shift Patterns Available :

Monday - Friday 10.30am-7pm - 40 hours term time only.

Benefits:

• 28 Days holiday including bank holidays pro rata paid (note this is a term time only role)
• Bespoke training and development opportunities
• Pension and life insurance
• Discounts available on our HAPI app; high street shops, holidays & cinema
• Access to employee assistance programme
• Free meals whilst at work
• Career development opportunities
• HIT Apprenticeships for all experience levels

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

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.

Located on the coast in Scarborough, this prestigious independent 7 day operation boarding school caters for day pupils as well as boarders and staff and includes not only a breakfast, lunch and supper service but also additional hospitality events.

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

Job Description

As a General Assistant you will…

• Assist in the preparation and serving of breakfast, lunch, snacks and dinner according to established menus and recipes.
• Maintain cleanliness of the front of house areas including organising dishes and utensils.
• Follow 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 meetings related to food service procedures, safety protocols, and customer service standards.

Qualifications

• Ideally have experience working within Education catering.
• 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.
• Possess great customer service skills.
• Have a flexible approach to work.

Additional Information

Holroyd Howe is one of the UK’s leading contract caterers, providing fresh innovative food services solely to independent schools and colleges. We are a team of experienced professionals who tailor our catering service provision specifically to suit children of all ages in order to meet the bespoke requirements of each school.

To provide our teams with the right skills to succeed in their jobs, we invest in their training and development. Our exceptional teams of seasoned specialists customize our catering services to fit children of all ages and satisfy the unique needs of our clients.

“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.