General Assistant inEdinburgh inEdinburgh PUBLISHED 30 APR 2024

Company Description


Baxter Storey Scotland

Full Time: 40 hours per week

Salary: £24,960 per year

Location: Parliament House - Court of sessions, Edinburgh


Benefits:

• 28 Days holiday including bank holidays
• Plus your birthday off
• 3 volunteering days
• 3 days grandparent leave
• 24 weeks' enhanced maternity leave
• Secondary carer leave
• Wedding/commitment day leave
• Free meals on shift
• Bespoke training and development opportunities
• Apprenticeships opportunities for all experience levels
• Pension and life insurance
• Discounts available on our HAPI app; high street shops, holidays & cinema
• Wellbeing hub
• Access to Occupational Health
• Access to employee assistance programme
• Cycle to work scheme
  
  

Do you have a passion for providing genuine hospitality and impeccable service? Are you a collaborative team player? Are you friendly, professional and efficient? Yes? Then this is the role for you. At BaxterStorey, we believe that every interaction is an opportunity to create a lasting impression, that’s why we’re looking for a
General Assistant
who strives to exceed expectations at every turn. As a trailblazer in the hospitality industry, we are excited to open our doors to individuals who share our passion for delivering exceptional experiences and creating unforgettable moments.

We believe that it is our people that set us apart, that’s why as a member of our team, you will be supported in an inclusive environment that encourages growth and celebrates diversity. We will invest in your development with ongoing training, to ensure that you have the skills and knowledge to thrive in your role, and we guarantee a good work-life balance, because we believe that people excel when they are given the space to take care of themselves.

If you are a
General Assistant
who thrives on delivering extraordinary experiences, loves to be part of a harmonious and collaborative team, we would love to hear from you!


Job Description


To provide a welcoming and friendly customer experience within the location, delivering excellent customer and food service. To ensure the restaurant is clean/hygienic, restocked, and customers are advised of the products available (e.g. meals, snacks, restaurant open times and allergens etc.)

Working across both Parliament House & Edinburgh High Court you will assist with front of house and back of house duties:

• Greet customers at the Cafe as part of the front of house team, serving customers with food and drink choices and resolving queries relating to products (including allergens and dietary needs).
• Deliver excellent customer service to ensure high levels of customer satisfaction and ‘Pride’ “we can and we will” customer experience.
• Assist in a wide range of preparation and serving of food.
• Serve meals, snacks and drinks including taking payments at tills using cards and cash, resolving and clarifying purchase choices and special offers.
• Resolve initial customer queries (or refer to a supervisor/manager for more complex concerns).
• Clean all equipment, crockery and cutlery as required.
• Support, operate and provide service in areas including but not limited to: the Cafe, Judges Dining Room, Hospitality orders, Functions/Events,
• Ensure all food is handled in accordance with the standards specified in the Food Safety & Quality Management System and regulatory requirements.
• Carry out and record any food safety and stock checks specified by the Unit Manager or Assistant Manager, or Supervisors.
• Take delivery of stock including food/provision, checking and accounting for such items.
• Receive deliveries and check supplier invoices in accordance with the company systems/procedures.
• Ensure all waste is removed promptly and placed in the correct waste containers in accordance with site waste management plan.
• Ensure all raw materials and packaging materials are stored in the correct areas of the site.
• Carry out tasks in the most efficient manner, taking into account any production or allergen constraints, to meet customer orders.
• Participate as a HACCP Team member if required
• Ensure all work is carried out in accordance with the relevant H&S legislation and Codes of Practice.
• Ensure all production and quality records are completed accurately and on time.
• Ensure all traceability requirements are fully complied with.
• Where relevant, to carry out activities required by the accredited FSQMS.
• Participate in ongoing professional development and training that may include off-site locations
• Carry out tasks as requested by your supervisor/manager.
• Embrace and actively participate in the Zero Harm culture.
  
  

Qualifications


Our Ideal candidate will have the following characteristics in line with our values



Togetherness

• Ability to work as part of a team
• A flexible approach to working hours
• Be supportive of colleagues
  
  

Nurture

• Keen to learn on the job
• Hold Food Safety Level 2 (or be able to achieve on appointment)
  
  

Pride

• Be honest and trustworthy
• Able to work independently
• Have a can-do approach
  
  

Additional Information

For almost 20 years, for every client, in every location (whether that’s an office, stadium, cathedral or university), we have created beautiful spaces, exciting menus and friendly teams, so that each and every customer can have the hospitality experience they deserve.

We need the brightest and the best to join us to make this all possible. We will support you to create your hospitality legacy and build a career that you are proud of.

Our drive and belief in our people, means that we always strive to supercharge our team’s careers. ‘Better’ is a daily habit that sits deep within our DNA, meaning learning will be front and centre of your experience working with us.

Join us, and be part of the food revolution!


BaxterStorey Values:


ALWAYS VISIONARY

We strive for better, we never settle, never compromis