General Assistant

Job description

We're currently recruiting a dedicated General Assistant to help ensure the smooth running of the operations in Chartwells on a part time basis, contracted to 10 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 Chartwells? Here's what you need to know before applying:

Your key responsibilities will include:

Serving customers, ensuring they receive an easy and seamless personalised experience

Being knowledgeable about our service and helping customers with natural, engaging service

Representing Chartwells and maintaining a positive brand image

Handling cash and operating the cash register

Complying with Health and Safety regulations

Our ideal General Assistant will:

Have a passion for delivering outstanding service, greeting customers with a smile and serving them with pride

Take initiative and make decisions that are right for our customers

Be an excellent team player with great communication skills

Have a desire to succeed in your role

Possess the ability to work under pressure

Demonstrate great timekeeping and reliability

Part of Compass Group UK&I, Chartwells is the leading provider of catering and support services to the education sector. For over a quarter of a century, Chartwells has been focusing on helping those in education to build strong bodies, sharp minds and lead long healthy lives. Every week, Chartwells serves millions of nutritious and delicious meals to pupils and students in primary and secondary schools, academies, independent schools, colleges, and universities across the UK. Chartwells is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all employees to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to successfully completing pre‐employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure and a Children's Barred List check. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and we ask applicants to declare all previous convictions and cautions in order to assess their suitability to work with children.

Job Reference: com/1106/44860001/52810423/WJ #State Schools

Compass 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!

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Maidstone

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

01-07-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English