General Catering Assistant Monday - Friday

BaxterStorey; Filton; On-site; GBP 28,930,000 - 33,062,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

28 Days holiday incl. bank holidays

Birthday off

Volunteering days

Pension and life insurance

Perkbox discounts

Wellbeing hub

Cycle to work

Job summary

BaxterStorey in Bristol seeks a reliable General Catering Assistant to support our catering team. Working Monday to Friday, you will assist with food presentation, service, and uphold high cleanliness and food safety standards in a busy environment.

The ideal candidate will be organized, friendly, and efficient, with a passion for hospitality. This role offers varied responsibilities across sites in the Bristol area and opportunities for development within BaxterStorey.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable knowledge of food hygiene and safety standards.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high standards.
• Good people skills and ability to communicate clearly with colleagues.
• Physical stamina and ability to stand for extended periods.
• Reliability and punctuality, with availability to work Monday to Friday.
• Desirable: Previous experience in catering, coffee service, hospitality, or food preparation.
• Desirable: Familiarity with food handling procedures.
• Desirable: Customer service experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the presentation of food items in accordance with guidelines.
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation of the kitchen, food preparation areas, and catering equipment.
• Support the catering team during service, including plating, serving, and clearing.
• Assist with serving coffee and all aspects of working on a lively coffee bar.
• Ensure compliance with food hygiene and safety regulations at all times.
• Receive and store deliveries, checking items for quality and correct quantities.
• Assist with the setup and breakdown of catering events and service areas.
• Communicate effectively with team members to ensure smooth operations.
• Report any equipment faults or safety concerns to management promptly.
• Support inventory management and assist with stock rotation.
• Provide support at other company sites across the Bristol area as required by business needs.

Skills

Food hygiene knowledge

Fast-paced teamwork

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Clear communication

Stamina

Reliability & punctuality

Customer service

Job description

Location: Filton, Bristol

• 28 Days holiday including bank holidays (based on working 5 days per week)
• Plus your birthday off
• 24 week’s enhanced maternity leave
• Secondary carer leave
• Wedding/commitment day leave
• Free meals on shift
• Bespoke training and development opportunities
• Apprenticeships opportunities for all experience levels
• Pension and life insurance
• Discounts available on our Perkbox app; high street shops, holidays & cinema
• Access to employee assistance programme
• Cycle to work scheme

Company Description

Title: General Assistant

Location: Filton, Bristol

Salary: £13.45 per hour, 30 hours per week Monday to Friday

Benefits

• 28 Days holiday including bank holidays (based on working 5 days per week)
• Plus your birthday off
• 3 volunteering days
• 3 days grandparent leave
• 24 week’s enhanced maternity leave
• Secondary carer leave
• Wedding/commitment day leave
• Free meals on shift
• Bespoke training and development opportunities
• Apprenticeships opportunities for all experience levels
• Pension and life insurance
• Discounts available on our Perkbox app; high street shops, holidays & cinema
• Wellbeing hub
• Access to employee assistance programme
• 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 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

We are seeking a reliable and organised General Catering Assistant to join our catering team in Bristol, United Kingdom. Working Monday to Friday, you will play a vital role in supporting our catering operations, assisting with food presentation, service, and maintaining our high standards of cleanliness and food safety. The successful candidate will be efficient, supportive, and committed to delivering excellent service in a fast-paced environment.

• Assist with the presentation of food items in accordance with guidelines
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation of the kitchen, food preparation areas, and catering equipment
• Support the catering team during service, including plating, serving, and clearing
• Assist with serving coffee and all aspects of working on a lively coffee bar
• Ensure compliance with food hygiene and safety regulations at all times
• Receive and store deliveries, checking items for quality and correct quantities
• Assist with the setup and breakdown of catering events and service areas
• Communicate effectively with team members to ensure smooth operationsReport any equipment faults or safety concerns to management promptly
• Support inventory management and assist with stock rotation
• Provide support at other company sites across the Bristol area as required by business needs.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable knowledge of food hygiene and safety standards
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high standards
• Good people skills and ability to communicate clearly with colleagues
• Physical stamina and ability to stand for extended periods
• Reliability and punctuality, with availability to work Monday to Friday
• Desirable: Previous experience in catering, coffee service, hospitality, or food preparation
• Desirable: Familiarity with food handling procedures
• Desirable: Customer service experience

Additional Information

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

ALWAYS VISIONARY

We strive for better, we never settle, never compromise, never follow. We lead the way, blazing our own trail.

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.

CREATIVELY COLLABORATIVE

We embrace our differences to push creativity and we work together to be better.

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'd like to hear from you. If you are motivated and hungry to learn, we can work together to develop your potential.

We are proud to be an inclusive employer and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We celebrate individuality and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applications from people of all ages, abilities, gender identities, sexual orientations, races, religions, and socio-economic backgrounds.

BaxterStorey is committed to encouraging equity, diversity, and inclusion (ED&I) among our workforce and aim for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To support our commitment to this we have set ourselves an ambition to 'set the standard and to be recognised for having the most inclusive culture in hospitality'.

Join us and bring your unique perspective to our team.