General Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
£10.50 per hour
OxfordAt 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 Wiley.
Location: Oxford
Rate of pay: £10.50 per hour
Working pattern: 30 hours per week, Monday - Friday
Key responsibilities and accountabilities:
- Serve all food to the highest standard and in line with the CH&CO style using the correct tools and
- 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
- 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
- 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
the AGM /GM.
- Handle the till and cash sales accurately and to take responsibility for the security of all monies in the till
- Assist in monthly stock take as directed.
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.
- Personal Development and Training opportunities
- Life assurance scheme
- Pension scheme
- Competitive holiday allowance
- Eye care
- A great wellbeing strategy – including access to our Employee Assistance Programme, salary finance
- Family friendly support
- A holiday purchase scheme
- Regular social events and communication with our leaders
- Volunteering days
- Recognition schemes and people awards
- Long service awards
- Access to some great high street discount vouchers
- Cycle to work scheme
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Catering & Food Service Contractors
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for General Assistant roles across Gather & Gather's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Catering & Food Service Contractors.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £11 - £11 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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