Wilson Vale
General Assistant
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General Assistant
We are currently recruiting for a General Assistant to join our team at one of our workplace restaurants in North Hykeham LN6 3QX.
This is a permanent position working 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Please note there are two shift rotations available for this role - 7:30am until 3pm or 4pm until 11pm. This role offers a fantastic work-life balance, on-site parking, and a complimentary meal every shift.
About Us
Wilson Vale is an established, quality-led contract caterer. We work with amazing clients across the UK who place huge value on great food as a key part of their culture and community. We work in office restaurants, independent schools, and at conference venues with the same high-end ethos throughout.
Our workplace restaurant and kitchen have recently undergone an exciting renovation, creating a vibrant and immersive working and dining environment for our catering team of 11 and around 500 guests. As a General Assistant, you’ll play an important role in supporting the smooth running of the kitchen and restaurant, helping with pot washing, basic food preparation, serving, and general kitchen duties.
Working alongside our friendly and hardworking catering team, you’ll help us deliver a high-quality food and hospitality service, with all food prepared fresh on site. Alongside our newly renovated space, we are also looking to elevate our hospitality offer, including working lunches and other hospitality services.
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We are looking for a positive, reliable, and hardworking General Assistant who enjoys working as part of a busy team. In return, we can offer excellent training, development, and career progression opportunities for the right candidate.
Your Role
As our General Assistant, you will:
- Support the kitchen team with pot washing, cleaning, and maintaining high standards of hygiene
- Assist with basic food preparation, including vegetable preparation
- Support with serving food and providing friendly customer service
- Assist chefs and the wider catering team with general kitchen duties
- Help with the set-up and clear-down of hospitality services and working lunches
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized working environment
- Demonstrate a positive attitude and willingness to learn
- Have good communication and teamwork skills
- Be able to work confidently as part of a busy catering team
- Have a good understanding of food hygiene and safe working practices
- Be eligible to work in the UK
Development
You’ll have the opportunity to develop your skills across both kitchen and front-of-house operations, gaining experience in food preparation, service, and hospitality within a supportive and forward-thinking team. We’re looking for someone who takes pride in their work, has a positive approach, and enjoys being part of a busy catering environment.
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Benefits
Wilson Vale Perks:
- Our working hours are some of the best you'll find in catering - we are strong believers in work-life balance
- Our working environment is fun and inspiring, with excellent career development opportunities
- Craft Works - Free craft-focused career development training program
- Paid training bespoke to you
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program - your wellbeing is very important to us
- Online employee benefits scheme - monetary savings on everyday items!
- Your Birthday off every year after 1 year’s service
- Enhanced Maternity Pay
Equal Opportunities
Wilson Vale is an equal opportunities employer that strives to create an inclusive working environment for all. We are committed to supporting our people and do not tolerate discrimination of any kind. From each and every person in our catering teams, to our operations and central support teams - everyone has a voice.
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