School Catering General Assistant – Fast-Paced & Free Meals

Thomas Franks; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wider wallet scheme

Free meals on duty

Volunteers leave

Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoptive?

Cycle to work scheme

Recommend a friend bonus

Training and development

Apprenticeship programme

Team & company events

Employee assistance programme

Workplace pension

Job summary

Thomas Franks is seeking a General Assistant at our Edgbaston location in Birmingham. The role involves supporting busy catering operations, serving customers, stocking, cleaning and helping prepare for functions.

The ideal candidate will have experience in fast-paced catering, a strong team ethic, and good English communication. The position offers on-site hours with free parking and progression opportunities within a leading contract caterer.

Qualifications

• Teamwork and customer service experience preferred in fast-paced catering.
• Strong personal presentation and hygiene are essential.
• Food hygiene awareness or certificate is a plus.
• Able to be adaptable, reliable and honest with good English skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the team with serving customers and replenishing stocks.
• Prepare service areas for daily meals.
• Serve, clear, clean and store food, beverages or equipment for functions.
• Prepare basic food for sale following hygiene standards.

Skills

Teamwork

Listening

Initiative

Personal presentation

Hygiene

Food hygiene certificate

Adaptable

Reliable

Honest

Customer service

Willingness to learn

Manual handling

English reading/writing

Job description

Thomas Franks is seeking a General Assistant at our Edgbaston location in Birmingham. The role involves supporting busy catering operations, serving customers, stocking, cleaning and helping prepare for functions.

The ideal candidate will have experience in fast-paced catering, a strong team ethic, and good English communication. The position offers on-site hours with free parking and progression opportunities within a leading contract caterer.