General Assistant

At Gather & Gather, we are known as one of the UK & Irelands most distinctive workplace catering experts, we are passionate about great food and great coffee and putting our employees and customers at the heart of everything that we do. We are currently recruiting for a General Assistant at Sky Studios.

Location: Sky UK Limited

Rate of pay: £13.15 per hour

Working pattern: 40 hours per week, 5 of 7 days, Monday - Sunday

Job PurposeTo provide a friendly, warm and knowledgeable service to all customers. To prepare and maintain the food service areas in an attractive and hygienic manner and to be responsible for accurate use of tills.

Key responsibilities and accountabilities:• Serve all food to the highest standard and in line with the CH&CO style using the correct tools and presentation techniques.• Prepare and serve all beverages in a timely manner and to the CH&CO standard.• To assist with food preparation in kitchen to the CH&CO standard as required• To set up service counters for service and keep the service areas clean, tidy and presentable in line with the CH&CO standards and to ensure the availability of product during all service periods.• Clean and wash up all equipment, kitchen and service areas to comply with cleaning schedules.• Under the guidance of the GM / AGM ensure that merchandising at service counters and dining areas have products correctly priced, labelled and in date.• Work with colleagues to maintain food availability during service periods.• Assist in the cleaning and clearing of tables polishing of cutlery.• Clean and replenish vending machines, if necessary, with change and product and deal with minor vending issues (blocked cans/incorrect loading). Report any vending issues that cannot be resolved to the AGM /GM.• Handle the till and cash sales accurately and to take responsibility for the security of all monies in the till and assist with cashing up procedures.• Assist in monthly stock take as directed.• Prepare and serve all beverages in a timely manner and to the CH&CO standard.• To ensure that service counters and dining areas display appropriate merchandising under the guidance of the General Manager and ensure that all products are correctly priced, labelled and in date.• Assist in the preparation of tables and to ensure all cutlery and glassware is polished.• Where necessary to clean and replenish vending machines / Home Zones with change and product and deal with minor vending issues and report any vending problems that cannot be resolved to the Catering / Vending Manager.• Ensure all food items are displayed in accordance with the CH&CO standards to maximise sales and customer satisfaction.• Complete all requested records and documentation accurately and clearly.• Liaise with the General Manager on all faults and service delivery issues daily ensuring that offline machines are serviced and available for customers to use as quickly as possible.• Report any losses of stock / cash to the General Manager.

Customer Service• Present and maintain a professional and friendly image with the client and customers at the relevant site.• Attend to customer needs in a polite and helpful and friendly manner providing assistance where necessary in line with the CH&CO style.• Provide information to customers about the food and make recommendations.• Work with all colleagues in a polite and helpful way to ensure excellent customer service.• To accurately and efficiently handle all transactions and to assist with cashing up procedures in line with CH&CO standards.

What's in it for you?

Working with Gather & Gather has its perks! People are at the heart of everything we do, so we've developed a range of benefits and development opportunities to keep you content.

• Great operational training and development
• Personal Development and Training opportunities - We are passionate about our team growing with us.
• Life assurance scheme
• Pension scheme
• Private medical
• Eye care
• A great wellbeing strategy - including access to our Employee Assistance Programme, salary finance
• Family friendly support
• Regular social events and communication with our leaders
• A holiday purchase scheme
• Season ticket loans
• Volunteering days
• Professional subscriptions
• Recognition schemes and people awards
• Long service awards
• Access to some great high street discount vouchers

Whilst working on the Sky contract there are also these additional benefits:

• Free Sky TV package
• Sky discounted broadband and phone rental
• Daily meal allowance
• Flu vaccine vouchers
• Safe working environment @ Sky - Clear signage, social distancing procedures
• Secondment /Fixed Term contract roles within Sky
• Reward & Recognition Bonus/Vouchers/Hampers
• Your Space Day
• Happy Holidays - a gift from Sky Spaces team