General Assistant - Weekend rotation every second Sunday

We are seeking a friendly and efficient General Assistant to join our team in Brentwood United Kingdom. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to our organisations daily operations from Monday to Friday supporting various aspects of our service delivery.

• Assist in the preparation and serving of meals including breakfast lunch and dinner following established menus and recipes
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation of frontofhouse areas including proper arrangement of dishes and utensils
• Adhere to food safety protocols ensuring proper food handling and storage procedures
• Monitor inventory levels of food and supplies reporting any shortages or discrepancies to management
• Provide excellent customer service to students and staff during mealtimes addressing concerns and special dietary requirements
• Participate in training sessions and meetings related to food service procedures safety protocols and customer service standards
• Support the team in creating a welcoming and efficient dining environment
• Assist with additional tasks as required to ensure smooth daily operations

Qualifications :

• Food Hygiene Level 2 certification or willingness to obtain
• Previous experience in education catering is desirable
• Good understanding of health and safety practices in a food service environment
• Excellent organisational skills with great attention to detail
• Strong team player with the ability to work collaboratively in a fastpaced setting
• Outstanding customer service skills and a friendly approachable demeanour
• Flexible approach to work and ability to adapt to changing priorities
• Physical stamina to stand and move for extended periods
• Basic numeracy and literacy skills
• Enthusiasm for creating a positive dining experience for students and staff

Additional Information :

Additional Information

Holroyd Howe is one of the UKs 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 customise our catering services to fit children of all ages and satisfy the unique needs of our clients.

We pride ourselves on:

Sustainability

Sustainability is at the heart of our thinking; always mindful of the ethics of our sourcing and how we prepare our meals.

Nutrition

We take nutrition seriously and understand the impact a healthy diet has on the fundamental years of development. Meals are always freshly prepared from scratch and packed with nutritious ingredients.

Food Innovation

We offer a wide portfolio of training opportunities and experiences which attracts chefs who are passionate about culinary excellence and menu innovation to our team.

From tasting tables theme days and food theatre to chef demonstrations and supplier showcases we create engaging and fun dining experiences for our students. We work together to make mealtimes exploratory quirky and fun for our pupils helping them build strong and healthy relationships with food.

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.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime