About this role
Job Title: General Assistant
Location: Crawley & Surrouning Areas (various school sites)
Pay Rate: £12.50 - £13.00 per hour
Hours: Daytime shifts only - great work life balance
About the Role:
We are looking for reliable, enthusiastic General Assistants to support catering teams across schools in and around the Crawley area. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone seeking daytime hours and flexible work while making a positive impact in a school environment.
You'll play a key role in the smooth running of school meal services - helping with food preparation, serving meals, and ensuring a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for pupils and staff.
Responsibilities:
- Assisting with basic food preparation
- Serving meals and supporting lunchtime service
- Maintaining cleanliness of kitchens and dining areas
- Providing friendly, professional customer service
- Following food safety and hygiene regulations at all times
Requirements:
- Minimum 12 months front of house experience in restaurants, hotels, or contract catering
- Reliable and committed - essential for school environments
- Confident in customer-facing roles
- Able to work independently or as part of a team
- Strong understanding of food safety standards
Benefits:
- Weekly pay every Friday
- Holiday pay accrued with every hour worked
- Flexible shifts to suit your schedule
- Great work life balance with daytime hours
- Opportunity to gain experience across multiple sites
- Potential for long-term and permanent opportunities
To Apply:
If you're dependable, friendly, and looking for flexible daytime work, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today with your CV.
Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.
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Contract Type
Temporary
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Specialism
Hospitality
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Working pattern
Flexi Working
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Job ref
Req/666167
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Expiry date
08 March 2026
Your consultant is
Justyna Petty
Senior Consultant
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Email
justyna.petty@search.co.uk -
Phone
+44 1273 855 032
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