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General Assistant

Job in Reading, Berkshire, RG1, England, UK
Listing for: JAM Recruitment Ltd
Seasonal/Temporary position
Listed on 2026-07-21
Job specializations:
  • Hospitality / Hotel / Catering
    Catering, Food & Beverage, Dishwasher / Kitchen Assistant, Server/Wait Staff
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 14.5 GBP Hourly GBP 14.50 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

In Reading, Berkeley‑Scott is looking for a General Assistant on a temporary contract starting September to support agency catering teams across local schools and food service providers.

Pay: £14.50 per hour.

Responsibilities
  • Supporting kitchen teams with food preparation and basic catering duties.
  • Serving food and assisting customers where required.
  • Keeping kitchens and service areas clean, organised, and compliant with hygiene standards.
  • Washing up and helping maintain a smooth‑running operation.
  • Providing reliable support as a general assistant across a variety of venues.
Qualifications
  • Previous experience in catering, hospitality, or as a general assistant is beneficial but not essential.
  • An Enhanced DBS certificate.
  • Two professional references.
  • The right to work in the UK.
  • A positive attitude, reliability, and the ability to work well as part of a team.
  • A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle would be an advantage, although this is not essential.
Benefits
  • Flexible agency work to suit your availability.
  • Weekly pay.
  • A variety of assignments in schools and commercial catering environments.
  • Friendly support from an experienced recruitment team.
  • Opportunities for ongoing work throughout the year.

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.

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