General Assistant

Elior Uk; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food service provider in Birmingham is seeking a General Assistant to support daily operations at Jervoise School. Responsibilities include general cleaning, assisting team members, and ensuring excellent customer service. This role offers competitive pay and numerous perks like free meals, flexible working hours, and career development opportunities, aimed at fostering a supportive workplace for all employees.

Benefits

Free, tasty meals

Flexible working hours

Holiday alignment with school calendar

Paid volunteering days

Career development opportunities

Pension schemes

Exclusive discounts

Qualifications

• Willingness to undertake various tasks.
• Ability to follow instructions and work independently.
• Basic knowledge of health and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Assist with general cleaning and maintenance.
• Support team members with various duties.
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace.
• Provide excellent customer service.

Skills

Flexibility

Communication skills

Teamwork

Positive attitude

Job description

Full Time

£12.21 per hour

Taylor Shaw – Great Food, Bright Futures

At Jervoise School within Taylor Shaw, we believe healthy food fuels young minds, and we’re passionate about serving delicious, nutritious meals in schools and colleges across the UK. Every meal is fresh, sustainable, and packed with goodness – because we know young people deserve the best.

Elior is committed to safeguarding children and colleagues. Candidates that are shortlisted for this role, will be required to have an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, including Children's Barred List, and two suitable references.

What you’ll be doing…

As a General Assistant, you will provide support across various operational tasks to help ensure smooth daily running of the site or department.

• Assist with general cleaning, maintenance, and tidying of the work environment
• Support team members with various duties as required
• Help with the receipt, storage, and distribution of supplies and equipment
• Operate basic machinery or tools safely under supervision
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised workspace
• Follow health and safety guidelines and company policies
• Provide excellent customer service when interacting with clients or visitors

What can you bring?

• Flexibility and willingness to undertake a variety of tasks
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to follow instructions and work independently
• Basic knowledge of health and safety practices
• Positive attitude and reliability

Brilliant Work Deserves Brilliant Perks!

At Elior, we believe that when you love where you work, it shows. That’s why we make sure our team feels appreciated, supported, and set up for success! Here’s what’s waiting for you:

• Free, tasty meals - Enjoy tasty, nutritious food on us while you work!
• Flexible working - including part time roles, because life doesn’t run on a 9-5 schedule.
• Plenty of Time to Unwind - Flexibility around family life with holidays that match the school calendar.
• Leave for life’s important moments - whether family, personal or unexpected.
• Give back time - paid volunteering days for the causes you care about.
• Room to grow - career development and learning opportunities for all stages of your career.
• Financial security - pension schemes and life assurance.
• Exclusive discounts - save on entertainment, leisure, and even travel!

One small thing - we welcome you to apply using the name you feel most comfortable with!No need for legal names at this stage.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

We’re a people-first business with over 10,000 colleagues across the UK, serving everything from stadiums to hospitals, schools to workplaces. Our mission? Toenrich lives everywhere, every day.

And here’s the best part - 87% of our team say they’re proud to work here!Why? Because we create a place where you’re listened to, trusted, supported, and valued.

Not sure you match every single requirement? Apply anyway! Research shows that many people - especially women and those from underrepresented backgrounds - hold back unless they meet 100% of the criteria. But we hire for potential, not just experience. If you’re passionate and ready to grow, we want to hear from you!

We Celebrate You!

At Elior, diversity and inclusion aren’t just policies, they’re who we are. We know that different perspectives make us stronger, and we’re dedicated to creating an environment where everyone feels seen, heard, and empowered to succeed.

Need any support or adjustments during the application process? Just let us know - we’re happy to help!

Ready to join us? Hit ‘Apply Now’ and let’s chat!