Junior Chef / Catering Assistant
About the job
- Some experience in a kitchen, café, restaurant or catering environment, with an interest in developing cooking skills.
- A friendly manner and confidence serving customers at a busy food counter.
- A basic understanding of food preparation, food hygiene and safe working practices.
- A reliable approach, good timekeeping and the ability to work well with others.
- A willingness to help across both kitchen preparation and customer service.
- The ability to follow instructions and recipes, stay organised and communicate clearly during service.
- Serve food promptly during breakfast and lunch service and provide welcoming, helpful customer service.
- Set up, replenish and keep the food counters clean, well presented and ready for customers.
- Help prepare and cook breakfast and lunch dishes under the guidance of the chef team.
- Prepare ingredients, salads and other menu items, following recipes, portion sizes and presentation standards.
- Follow allergen procedures and refer customer questions to the appropriate colleague when needed.
- Maintain food safety, temperature checks, hygiene and cleaning records as required.
- Put away deliveries, rotate stock and keep kitchen and service areas organised.
- Support till service, cash handling and menu tablet updates when needed.
- Work with the wider team on cleaning, washing up and other catering duties.
- Experience as a kitchen assistant, catering assistant or commis chef.
- Food hygiene or catering qualifications.
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