General Assistant
General Assistant
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Job Description
Key Responsibilities
Support the kitchen team with basic food preparation and cooking tasks
Assist with setting up and serving meals to pupils and staff
Ensure kitchen dining and service areas are clean tidy and hygienic at all times
Wash up crockery utensils and kitchen equipment as required
Follow all food hygiene health and safety and company procedures
Help with unpacking and storing deliveries
Provide excellent customer service and maintain a friendly helpful attitude
Support hospitality events as required (e.g. parent evenings school functions)
Work as part of a team to ensure smooth efficient service
Carry out other duties as reasonably requested by the Head Chef or Catering Manager
Qualifications :
Qualifications and Experience
Previous experience in a catering or cleaning environment (desirable but not essential)
Basic understanding of food hygiene and kitchen safety practices
Level 1 Food Hygiene Certificate (can be provided during training)
Good communication and teamwork skills
Ability to work efficiently and follow instructions
Reliable punctual and professional in appearance and attitude
Positive can-do approach to work
Physically able to be on your feet for extended periods and carry out manual tasks
Willingness to learn and adapt to a busy school environment
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 young people and expect all employees to share this commitment. All roles within Holroyd Howe involve regulated activity. It is a criminal offence for individuals barred from working with children to apply for such roles. An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check including a Barred List check will be required for all successful applicants. Shortlisted applicants will be asked to provide information about relevant criminal offences and will be subject to an online search of publicly available information. This search helps identify any issues that may affect suitability to work with children.
This appointment is offered on the return of satisfactory professional references.
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Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Employment Type
Full-time
