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General Assistant - Telford


Company : Holroyd Howe


Location : Telford, Shropshire


Created : 2026-03-04


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

General Assistant - TelfordCompany Description 12.21 per hour, 16.5 hours per week, 12pm-2.30pm Mon-Fri, 11am-3pm Saturday, Term time.Holroyd 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.Job Description We are looking for General Catering Assistant to work within Wrekin college, prep. The role will be based at a superb location. As a General Catering Assistant, your responsibilities will include:Assist in the preparation and serving of meals to students and staffMaintain a clean and hygienic kitchen environment, adhering to food safety standardsHelp with washing up, cleaning equipment, and general kitchen dutiesSupport the catering team in setting up and clearing dining areasAssist with food storage and stock rotationFollow recipes and portion control guidelinesOperate kitchen equipment safely and efficientlyAssist with basic food preparation tasks such as washing, peeling, and chopping ingredientsContribute to menu planning and suggest improvements when appropriateAssist with special dietary requirements and allergen managementParticipate in team meetings and training sessionsMaintain accurate records as required by the school and regulatory bodiesAssist with catering for school events and functions when neededEnsure compliance with health and safety regulations in the kitchen and dining areasProvide excellent customer service to students, staff, and visitorsThe successful candidate will be reliable, hardworking, and able to work effectively as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.Additional Information There are many advantages to working for us and we provide our employees with bespoke benefits which include:Free meals whilst at workCareer development opportunitiesHIT Apprenticeships for all experience levelsReward & recognition schemesPeople awards to celebrate our employeesWork/life balanceEmployee Benefits PlatformEmployee Assistance ProgramRecommend a friend schemeCompany sick pay schemePrestigious working environmentsTeam events scheduled throughout the yearPaid holiday entitlementPension schemeCompetitive salaryWe invest in the training and development of our teams to give them the appropriate skills necessary to thrive in their job roles. We have outstanding teams of experienced professionals who tailor our catering service provision specifically to suit children, of all ages, meeting the bespoke requirements of our clients."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.