Wilson Vale is an established, quality-led contract caterer. We partner with amazing clients across the UK who place great value on food as a key part of their culture and community. From office restaurants and independent schools to conference venues, we bring the same high-end ethos to everything we do.
We are now recruiting for a General Assistant to join our friendly and hardworking team at one of our Independant Schools in Doncaster.
This is a permanent position working 15 hours, Monday to Friday, 2pm - 5pm but can be flexible if required. TERM TIME ONLY
What you’ll be doing:
1. Assisting with basic food preparation and dessert pots
2. Supporting function set-ups, BBQs, buffets, and events
3. Helping to deliver freshly prepared school meals for teachers and students in a busy, fast-paced environment
4. Maintaining a clean, safe, and organised workspace
5. Working proactively and independently as well as part of the team
What we’re looking for:
6. A positive, honest, and reliable team player
7. Someone proactive and able to work on their own initiative
8. Enthusiasm for delivering great service in a catering environment
What we offer:
9. A friendly and supportive team environment
10. Good training and development opportunities
11. The chance to grow within an established, quality-driven catering company
If you’re enthusiastic about food, enjoy working with people, and want to be part of a company that values high standards, we’d love to hear from you.
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
12. Have experience working in a similar role and environment
13. Be highly organised and comfortable working in a high-pressured environment
14. Ensure you have high standards of food hygiene and follow the rules of health and safety
15. Keep up standards of hygiene and ensure all areas are clean and tidy
16. Have excellent customer service and social skills
17. Be responsible for the preparation and serving of food to staff
18. Have a can do attitude and will work well as part of a team of 7
19. Be customer focused
20. Have basic food knowledge
21. Be willing to participate and enjoy working part of the team
WILSON VALE PERKS:
22. Our working hours are some of the best you'll find in catering - we are strong believers in work-life balance
23. Our working environment is fun and inspiring, with excellent career development opportunities
24. Craft Works – Free craft-focused career development training programme
25. Paid training bespoke to you
26. Access to our Employee Assistance Programme- your wellbeing is very important to us
27. Online employee benefits scheme - monetary savings on everyday items!
28. Your Birthday off every year after 1 years’ service.
29. Enhanced Maternity Pay