General Assistant

Company Description

Holroyd Howe General Assistant - Term time only

Title: General Assistant

Location: Oxford

Salary: £12.49 per hour Plus overtime pay

Benefits:

1. 28 Days holiday including bank holidays
2. 3 volunteering days
3. 3 days grandparent leave
4. 24 week’s enhanced maternity leave
5. Bespoke training and development opportunities
6. Pension and life insurance
7. Discounts available on our HAPI app; high street shops, holidays & cinema
8. Wellbeing hub
9. Access to employee assistance programme
10. Free meals whilst at work
11. Career development opportunities
12. 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.

Nestled in the heart of Oxford, this prestigious independent school 7 day operation boarding school caters for 377 day pupils as well as boarders and staff and includes not only a breakfast, lunch and supper service but also an extensive hospitality service. This operates 7 days a week.

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…

1. Assist in the preparation and serving of breakfast, lunch, snacks and dinner according to established menus and recipes.
2. Maintain cleanliness of the front of house areas including organising dishes and utensils.
3. Follow proper food handling and storage procedures to ensure food safety and prevent contamination.
4. Monitor inventory levels of food and supplies and notify management of any shortages or discrepancies.
5. Provide friendly and efficient service to students and staff during mealtimes, addressing any concerns or special dietary needs.
6. Participate in training sessions and meetings related to food service procedures, safety protocols, and customer service standards.

Qualifications

1. Ideally have experience working within Education catering.
2. Have good Health & Safety knowledge.
3. Flexible with a can-do attitude, customer focused.
4. Fun and enthusiastic.
5. Have excellent organization skills.
6. Demonstrate great attention to detail.
7. Be a team player and enjoy succeeding as a team.
8. Possess great customer service skills.
9. Have a flexible approach to work.

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.