Catering Assistant
About the job
- Food Safety Level 2, or the ability to achieve it upon appointment.
- A Health and Safety qualification.
- Basic Control of Substances Hazardous to Health knowledge.
- Customer care and customer service experience, preferably in a catering environment.
- The ability to communicate positively and confidently about Somerset Larder to consumers and clients.
- Problem-solving ability, including the ability to work around short-notice hurdles.
- The ability to use and understand cash, cash handling, electronic point-of-sale, and cashless systems.
- Successful applicants must provide a three-year employment history and five-year address history to work on Hinkley Point C.
- Applicants must provide in-date photographic identification and proof of the right to work in the United Kingdom so that security clearance can be obtained for work on a nuclear-regulated site.
- Serve meals, snacks, and drinks, including taking payments.
- Clean all equipment, crockery, and cutlery as required.
- Help build made-to-order sandwiches and plates from the service line.
- Handle food in accordance with the standards specified in the Food Safety and Quality Management System.
- Receive deliveries and check supplier invoices in accordance with company systems and procedures.
- Comply fully with food safety, health and safety, and company policies.
- Complete all compliance and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points paperwork accurately and on time.
- Coordinate with the front-of-house team member to ensure smooth and friendly service.
- Maintain a clean, organised, and safe working environment.
- Work on the till and servery, plate food from the line, take orders, process payments, and serve customers.
- Previous large-catering experience.
- Previous responsibility for stock and cash-management control.
About the company
WSH is a British holding company that owns a portfolio of brands in the food services and hospitality sector, with contract catering as its main business for clients like businesses and schools. It operates brands such as BaxterStorey, Benugo, and Searcys, delivering tailored meals and service and focusing on fresh, seasonal, locally sourced ingredients while managing costs. Unlike single-brand caterers, WSH uses a portfolio approach with brand specialization across corporate dining, restaurants, and cafes to gain scale in procurement and operations. Its goal is to provide dependable, high-quality food and service to a broad client base, while growing its brand portfolio and improving efficiency for clients and stakeholders.
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Headquarters
Reading, United Kingdom
Founded
2011
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- BaxterStorey won MHRA South Mimms in February 2026, worth £1.0 million including VAT.
- The Open University extended BaxterStorey through January 2028 amid catering transformation uncertainty.
- T-Mobile awarded BaxterStorey a £2.6 million July 2026 contract across four sites.
What critics are saying
- Public procurement churn is rising: Durham retenders in 2026, and universities are extending short bridges.
- CD&R owns WSH, so another acquisition spree can mask margin pressure and integration strain.
- A loss at MHRA, Open University, or T-Mobile would hit BaxterStorey's core revenue immediately.
What makes WSH International Investments unique
- BaxterStorey, Benugo, and Searcys span corporate dining, premium leisure, and heritage hospitality.
- WSH’s 2026 RSPCA Assured milk rollout covered 600+ locations and 4 million litres.
- The Genuine Dining Co. acquisition strengthens scale after 2024, expanding London contract catering.
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Benefits
Flexible Work Hours
Company News
As part of their ESG commitments, WSH launched a 'Supplier Code of Conduct' in which 11 targets were set in a bid to continually raise the bar on sourcing standards and transparency across the foodservice supply chain.
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