General Assistant – Monday – Friday

General Assistant – Education Catering

Role Overview

An exciting opportunity is available for a General Assistant to join a prestigious educational catering setting. This role focuses on assisting with meal preparation, serving students and staff, and maintaining high standards of hygiene, safety, and customer service in a busy, high-quality food environment.

About Holroyd Howe

Holroyd Howe is a leading catering provider in the UK, specialising in delivering fresh, nutritious, and innovative dining experiences for education, healthcare, and corporate clients. Known for quality, sustainability, and staff development, the company invests in training, wellbeing, and career progression for all team members.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve lunch, snacks, and meals according to set menus and recipes

• Maintain cleanliness and organisation of front-of-house areas, dishes, and utensils

• Follow food safety and storage procedures to prevent contamination

• Monitor inventory and report shortages or discrepancies to management

• Provide friendly and efficient service, addressing dietary requirements and special requests

• Participate in training sessions related to food service, safety, and customer service standards

Candidate Requirements

• Experience in education or high-quality catering preferred

• Strong understanding of health and safety practices

• Flexible, customer-focused, and enthusiastic

• Excellent organisation, attention to detail, and teamwork skills

• Positive attitude and willingness to learn and grow

Working Pattern & Benefits

• Monday to Friday, term-time only, 16 hours per week

• Competitive hourly rate (£12.71/hour)

• 28 days annual leave (pro-rata), including bank holidays

• Pension and life insurance

• Volunteering and grandparent leave options

• Free meals while at work

• Access to wellbeing hub, employee assistance programme, and Perkbox discounts

• Opportunities for career development and apprenticeships

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