General Assistant - Education & Healthcare
Cambridge
General Assistant – Education & Healthcare Settings (DBS Required)
Location: Cambridge
Pay Rate: From £12.71 – £14.71 per hour (dependent on experience and client placement)
Job Type: Flexible / Temporary (with potential for permanent opportunities)
About the Role
Berkeley Scott, one of the UK’s leading hospitality recruitment agencies, is seeking reliable and hardworking General Assistants to support a variety of clients across the Education and Healthcare sectors in Cambridge.
This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals looking for flexible, weekday work, with the potential to secure long-term or permanent roles in stable environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Assisting with basic food preparation and service
- Supporting kitchen and catering teams with daily operations
- Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene
- Washing up and ensuring kitchen and service areas are clean and organised
- Setting up and clearing dining/service areas
- Assisting with stock rotation and basic storage tasks
- Adhering to all food safety and health & safety regulations
- Working efficiently during busy service periods
Working Hours
- Monday to Friday (weekends typically off)
- Shifts available between:
- Start times: 7am – 9:00am
- Finish times: 2:00pm – 4:30pm
Requirements
- Enhanced DBS Certificate (Child Workforce) – essential
- Right to work in the UK
- Previous experience in a catering, hospitality, or cleaning role preferred
- Level 1 or 2 Food Safety Certificate (desirable)
- Experience in schools, care homes, or contract catering advantageous
- Strong reliability, organisation, and timekeeping
- Positive attitude and ability to work as part of a team
What We Offer
- Competitive hourly pay from £12.71
- Flexible shifts to suit your lifestyle
- Weekends off, with optional overtime available
- Opportunity to work with a respected, nationwide agency
- Pathways into permanent roles within education and healthcare
- Refer a friend scheme – earn a £50 Amazon voucher after 10 shifts
Apply Today
If you are a motivated General Assistant looking for flexible, rewarding work in Cambridge, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and start working as soon as possible!
Kellan Group (including all of our brands, Berkeley Scott, RK and Quantica) are committed to promoting equal opportunities to people regardless of age, gender, religion, belief, race, sexuality or disability. We operate as an employment agency and employment business. You'll find a wide selection of vacancies on our websites
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Recruiter: Berkeley Scott
Salary: £14 to £16 Per Hour
Reference: GA19/05