At a Glance
- Tasks: Support various departments and keep operations running smoothly in a fast-paced environment.
- Company: Join a people-first company dedicated to great food and education.
- Benefits: Enjoy 20 days holiday, free meals, and discounts on high street shops.
- Other info: Career development opportunities and bespoke training available.
- Why this job: Make a real difference while developing your skills in a collaborative team.
- Qualifications: Passion for food and customer service; adaptable and solution-oriented.
The predicted salary is between 28000 - 32000 £ per year.
Company Description
Location: Newcastle High School for Girls
Contract: 35 weeks, 24 hours per week - Monday to Friday, Term time only.
Pay: £13.45 per hour
Benefits:
- 20 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Free meals on shift
- Bespoke training and development opportunities
- Apprenticeship opportunities for all experience levels
- Pension and life insurance
- Discounts available on our Perkbox app; high street shops, holidays & cinema
- Wellbeing hub
- Access to employee assistance programme
We're looking for a reliable and organized General Assistant to join our team in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom. In this role, you'll be the backbone of our operations, providing essential support across multiple departments and functions. You'll work in a fast-paced environment where your attention to detail, flexibility, and collaborative spirit will make a real difference. If you're someone who thrives on variety, enjoys helping others succeed, and takes pride in keeping things running smoothly, we'd love to hear from you!
Qualifications:
- Have a contagious passion for food and/or customer service
- You draw satisfaction from working within a collaborative and inclusive team environment
- Ability to adapt to challenges and opportunities with a solution-oriented perspective
- Previous experience in a similar role, especially in the food service industry, is often a plus
- Some knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices
- Works according to the Holroyd Howe core values
Additional Information:
We pride ourselves on:
- People first: We're a company of individuals, united in doing our best for our clients.
- Great food, always: Using only the best ingredients, our food is fresh, authentic and tailored to each school, age group, and specific needs and preferences.
- Food education: We educate pupils through food, encouraging them to understand and develop their own personal tastes and make informed food choices.
- Respect in everything we do: Our respectful codes of conduct inform how we behave towards our clients and customers, suppliers and business partners, and each other.
- Fresh thinking: New ideas for food, service and ways of working help us maintain our position as creative leaders in school catering.
In order to be considered for this role you must be able to demonstrate that you have the Right to Work in the UK. Holroyd Howe is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all employees to share this commitment. All roles within Holroyd Howe involve regulated activity. It is a criminal offence for individuals barred from working with children to apply for such roles. An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, including a Barred List check will be required for all successful applicants. Shortlisted applicants will be asked to provide information about relevant criminal offences and will be subject to an online search of publicly available information. This search helps identify any issues that may affect suitability to work with children. This appointment is offered on the return of satisfactory professional references.
General Assistant employer: Holroyd Howe
At Holroyd Howe, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises employee wellbeing and development. As the Head Chef at CFBL in London, you will enjoy generous benefits such as 28 days of holiday, bespoke training opportunities, and free meals while working, all within a vibrant environment dedicated to creating outstanding culinary experiences for our pupils. Join us to be part of a passionate team that values your contributions and fosters career growth through tailored development paths.
