We have an exciting opportunity to become our new General Assistant at one of our sites on Cambridge Science Park.
Do you love creating stunning restaurant food and are looking for work hours that give you a work-life balance like no other sector in the hospitality industry?
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 culture unites us. We stand for craft, quality, creative freedom, forward thinking and integrity. We never compromise on our commitment to fresh, seasonal produce and the fantastic people that make it all happen!
Your working week will be 30 hours, Monday to Friday, on a rota basis between 7:00am to 3:30pm, offering a great work-life balance.
As a General Assistant, you will support the Chef Manager with food preparation, food service, washing up, and the general cleaning of both kitchen and customer areas. You will assist in producing nutritious meals using fresh, seasonal ingredients, with a focus on delivering innovative, on-trend hot food options from Tuesday to Thursday. Throughout the week, you will also help maintain a high-quality chilled deli offering alongside a selection of freshly prepared soups, ensuring excellent standards of food quality and presentation at all times.
There is clear opportunity within the role to evolve and expand the food offering over time, including the potential introduction of a breakfast service.
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Have experience working in a similar role and environment
- Be highly organised and comfortable working in a high-pressured environment
- Ensure you have high standards of food hygiene and follow the rules of health and safety
- Have excellent customer service and social skills
- Be responsible for the preparation and serving of food to staff
- Have a can do attitude
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 programme
- Paid training bespoke to you
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme- your wellbeing is very important to us
- Online employee benefits scheme - monetary savings on everyday items!
- Your Birthday off every year after 1 years’ service.
- Enhanced Maternity Pay
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 at has a voice.
