General Assistant - Northampton

We're currently recruiting a dedicated General Assistant to help ensure the smooth running of the operations in The Venues Collection on a full time basis, contracted to 40 hours per week.As a General Assistant, you will use your skills to maintain a high standard of quality work. In return, you will have the chance to progress your career with a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate.Could you bring your spark to The Venues Collection? Here's what you need to know before applying:Your key responsibilities will include:

• To make sure you are aware of, and meet the legal and Company requirements for fire, safety, health and hygiene
• To report health and safety
• To assist in all food production areas with basic food preparation
• Ensure that the correct service equipment and menu accompaniments are available prior to service.
• To serve customers with hot and cold food and beverages during service times
• Inform Chef/manager in advance of any menu shortages in order to ensure a quick and efficient service and to keep queues to a minimum.
• To ensure all displays, counters and seating areas comply with company and statutory health and hygiene requirements
• To assist in the preparation of hospitality as required
• To assist with deliveries - Storing, rotating, stock taking, temperature checks
• To clean all work areas during and after use and remove all waste to the appropriate area
• When involved in till duties be aware of daily menu content and any changes in the tariff.
• To receive stock, store and check for quality and quantity; ensuring that all stock is dated and rotated and that all areas are fully stocked.
• Assist in the kitchen and pot wash area when necessary.
• Be prepared to assist colleagues in a willing and positive manner including assisting with other duties as required
• To adhere to cash handling procedures, where applicable
• To acquire a good knowledge of all products in order to be able to advise individual customers on their product choice
  
  Awareness of food & hygiene standards
• Passionate about care, with the ability to communicate effectively
• Able to work under pressure, individually and as part of a team with a flexible approach to meet the needs of the business.
• Confident working in a care home environment
• It doesn't matter if you've never worked as a General Assistant before. What does matter to us the most, is taking pride in what you do and a willingness to learn and go the extra mile for our residents
  
  Part of Compass Group UK&I, we are a grouping of seven easily accessible event spaces with hotel-like residential and leisure facilities, which all sit under the brand name The Venues Collection. Located across the UK, our venues all feature stylish and individual event spaces, including both contemporary and historic meeting areas. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK's biggest businesses.Every day, our teams of passionate hospitality professionals strive for excellence in delivering employee dining and hospitality to some of the UK's leading workplace as well as inspiring exceptional experiences in iconic cultural and heritage destinations.Job Reference: com/0710/94213002/52417930/WJCompass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in
their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive?because diversity is our strength!