Job Description: General Assistant
Location: Dover
Contract Type: Part Time, Permanent
Salary: £12.21 per hour
Hours: 10 hours per week
We are a fabulous co-educational independent boarding school with military traditions, set in 150 acres of Kent countryside near Dover. Catering for about 570 students and staff, we offer a variety of meals including breakfast, lunch, snacks, and a sixth-form cafe. The school operates 7 days a week, providing benefits such as free parking and on-site gym access.
We have an exciting opportunity for a General Assistant to join our team in Dover.
Previous experience in a fast-paced catering environment is preferred. You will enjoy working with a great team and delivering excellent customer service.
Key responsibilities:
* Assist with serving customers, replenishing stocks, and cleaning.
* Prepare service areas for meal services.
* Set up, serve, clear, clean, and store food, beverages, or equipment for events.
* Prepare basic food items following hygiene and safety standards.
* Restock supplies during service to ensure customer needs are met.
* Manage waste and recycling appropriately.
* Occasionally work evenings and weekends for events.
* Adhere to food standards, minimize wastage, and follow hygiene and safety policies.
Skills required:
* Teamwork, good listening skills, initiative, personal presentation, hygiene, and customer service skills. Food hygiene certification is preferred.
* Flexibility, reliability, honesty, and a customer-focused attitude.
* Willingness to learn and take responsibility.
* Ability to handle moderate lifting and carrying.
Knowledge / Competencies:
* Level 2 Food Hygiene qualification.
* Good verbal and written English skills.
* Experience in customer service or food preparation is preferred.
Benefits:
* Discount schemes at major retailers and gyms.
* Free meals during shifts.
* Volunteering leave.
* Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave.
* Cycle to work scheme.
* Referral bonuses.
* Training and development opportunities.
* Social events and employee assistance programs.
* Workplace pension and career progression opportunities.
About us:
Thomas Franks is a founder-led, fresh food catering business committed to excellence, service, and individuality. Our clients and staff are at the heart of our success.
Important notice:
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. An enhanced DBS check, identity, and reference checks will be conducted. We are committed to safeguarding children and promoting diversity and inclusion.
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