Front of House General Assistant - Monday - Friday (occasional weekends)

Overview

General Assistant - Term time onlyTitle:

General AssistantLocation:

LondonSalary:

£13.85 per hour + overtime availableHours:

37.5 per week, 9:00 - 19:00, 193 school days per yearBenefits:28 Days holiday including bank holidays3 volunteering days3 days grandparent leave24 week’s enhanced maternity leaveBespoke training and development opportunitiesPension and life insuranceDiscounts available on our Perkbox benefits app; high street shops, holidays and cinemaWellbeing hubAccess to employee assistance programmeFree meals whilst at workCareer development opportunitiesHIT Apprenticeships for all experience levelsWe 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 London, this prestigious independent school caters for 1000+ pupils and staff per day, and includes breakfast, grab and go and lunch as well as an extensive hospitality service.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.Additional InformationHolroyd 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 customise our catering services to fit children of all ages and satisfy the unique needs of our clients.Our school core values are Respect, Responsibility, Kindness, Integrity and the Courage to ActWe pride ourselves on:SustainabilitySustainability is at the heart of our thinking; always mindful of the ethics of our sourcing and how we prepare our meals.NutritionWe 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 InnovationWe 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.We are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All roles within Holroyd Howe are regarded as regulated activity and require an Enhanced DBS with Barred List Check for all successful applicants. We will also require shortlisted applicants to provide information regarding their criminal offences.This appointment is offered on the return of satisfactory professional references.Job Description

As a General Assistant you will…Assist in the serving, cleaning and restocking of all food areasMaintain cleanliness of the front of house areas including organising dishes and utensilsFollow proper food handling and storage procedures to ensure food safety and prevent contaminationMonitor inventory levels of food and supplies and notify management of any shortages or discrepanciesProvide friendly and efficient service to students and staff during mealtimes, addressing any concerns or special dietary needsParticipate in training sessions and meetings related to food service procedures, safety protocols, and customer service standardsQualifications

Ideally have experience working within Education cateringHave good Health and Safety knowledgeFlexible with a can-do attitude, customer focusedFun and enthusiasticHave excellent organization skillsDemonstrate great attention to detailBe a team player and enjoy succeeding as a teamPossess great customer service skillsHave a flexible approach to workAdditional ..... full job details .....