General Catering Assistant - Stoke-on-Trent
GENERAL ASSISTANT
Stoke-on-Trent | 13.45 per hour | 37.5 hours per week
Great food. Great people. A workplace where everyone makes a difference.
Houston & Hawkes is looking for a friendly, enthusiastic General Assistant to join our team in Stoke-on-Trent.
If you enjoy working with people, take pride in delivering excellent service and love being part of a welcoming team, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
You'll be part of a busy workplace dining operation, helping us create a brilliant food and hospitality experience for our guests every day. From serving freshly prepared food and drinks to keeping our dining spaces looking their best, you'll play an important role in making every visit enjoyable.
THE ROLE
- Welcome guests with a warm, friendly and professional approach.
- Assist with food and beverage service, ensuring great presentation and customer care.
- Support the preparation and replenishment of counters, displays and service areas.
- Help with basic food preparation and day-to-day catering tasks.
- Operate tills and handle payments accurately when required.
- Keep dining areas, counters and equipment clean, organised and ready for service.
- Work closely with the kitchen and front-of-house teams to deliver a smooth service.
- Follow food safety, allergen and health and safety procedures at all times.
ABOUT YOU
- A positive, approachable person who genuinely enjoys helping others.
- Someone who takes pride in delivering excellent customer service.
- A reliable team player with a flexible, hands-on attitude.
- Good communication skills and attention to detail.
- Previous experience in catering, hospitality, caf s or customer service would be welcome, but a great attitude is just as important.
WHY JOIN HOUSTON & HAWKES?
- 13.45 per hour
- 37.5 hours per week
- Your birthday off every year
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
- Free meals on duty
- Contributory pension scheme and life assurance
- Employee Assistance Programme
- CODE Hospitality membership
- Foodie Socials and company celebrations
- Training, development and opportunities to progress
- Summer Awards Party and Christmas Party
ABOUT HOUSTON & HAWKES
Houston & Hawkes is an award-winning independent caterer, passionate about bringing exceptional food, genuine hospitality and great people together in the workplace.
We're a Certified B Corp and recipient of the King's Award for Enterprise, with a people-first culture that celebrates individuality, teamwork and doing things well.
If you're ready to bring your energy, enthusiasm and friendly personality to our team, we'd love to hear from you.
General Catering Assistant - Stoke-on-Trent employer: Houston & Hawkes
Houston & Hawkes is an excellent employer, offering a vibrant work culture in the heart of Central London where creativity and passion for food thrive. Employees benefit from ongoing professional development opportunities, competitive remuneration, and a supportive team environment that values exceptional customer service and innovation. Join us to be part of a dynamic team that takes pride in delivering premium experiences while enjoying the unique advantages of working in one of the world's most exciting cities.