General Catering Assistant - Monday - Friday

5/1/2026

The General Assistant will assist in the preparation and serving of breakfast and lunch while maintaining the cleanliness of front-of-house areas. They are also responsible for monitoring food inventory levels and ensuring all food handling follows safety and contamination protocols.

Working Hours

38 hours/week

Company Size

5,001-10,000 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

About The Company

Revolutionising workspace hospitality since 2004. We fuel our team, so that they can fuel yours, to feel their best, inside and out. We are ground breakers, taste makers and industry shakers. We fight for creativity, individuality, and flavour. And we are here to show your taste buds a good time! Each of our teams is as unique as our clients – made of authentic individuals who are fiercely passionate and empowered to express and create, united in their pursuit of serving you the best possible hospitality experience. #FuelYourIndividuality

About the Role

Company Description

Title: General Assistant

Location: British Airways Pioneer House Didsbury

Salary: up to £13.22 Per Hour

37.5 hours per week - Monday to Friday 7.00 to 15.00

Benefits:

28 Days holiday including bank holidays
3 volunteering days
3 days grandparent leave
24 week’s enhanced maternity leave
Bespoke training and development opportunities
Pension and life insurance
Discounts available on our Perkbox app; high street shops, holidays & cinema
Wellbeing hub
Access to employee assistance programme
Free meals whilst at work
Career development opportunities
HIT Apprenticeships for all experience levels

We 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.

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.

Job Description

As a General Assistant you will…

Assist in the preparation and serving of breakfast and lunch, according to established menus and recipes.
Maintain cleanliness of the front of house areas including organising dishes and utensils.
Following proper food handling and storage procedures to ensure food safety and prevent contamination.
Monitor inventory levels of food and supplies and notify management of any shortages or discrepancies.
Provide friendly and efficient service to staff during mealtimes,
Participate in training sessions and meeting related to food service procedures, safety protocols, and customer service standards.
Additionally supporting the team with any other business requirements and tasks.

Qualifications

Ideally have experience working within Education catering
Have good Health & Safety knowledge.
Flexible with a can-do attitude, customer focused.
Fun and enthusiastic
Have excellent organization skills.
Demonstrate great attention to detail.
Be a team player and enjoy succeeding as a team.
Possess great customer service skills.
Have a flexible approach to work

Rate Per Hour: £13.20

Employment Type: Permanent

Hours Per Week: 37.5

Key Skills

Food preparationFood safetyCustomer serviceInventory managementHealth & safetyOrganization skillsAttention to detailTeamworkCommunicationCleaning