General Assistant

Canford School; Wimborne Minster; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 14,000; Full time

Job summary

Canford School is seeking a General Assistant for its catering team in Wimborne Minster. The role focuses on keeping catering areas clean, supporting food and beverage service, and maintaining high hygiene standards across the school site.

You will follow safety procedures, contribute to training and work flexibly to meet service needs. A reliable, detail-minded team player with good literacy and numeracy is ideal, with driving licence beneficial for full-time shifts.

Qualifications

• Good literacy and numeracy skills.
• Experience in a similar environment is desirable.
• Excellent communication and attention to detail.
• Able to follow instructions and work effectively under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness across catering areas.
• Assisting with food and beverage service, clearing tables and servery areas.
• Washing kitchen utensils and crockery.
• Supporting basic food preparation and stock replenishment.
• Completing cleaning rotas and checklists.
• Reporting any equipment issues or spillages.
• Following health, safety and hygiene procedures.
• Supporting and coaching new team members.
• Attending training and working flexibly across the school site when required.

Skills

Literacy

Numeracy

Excellent communication

Attention to detail

Team player

Flexible

Full driving licence

Job description

General Assistant

Location: Wimborne Minster

Salary: £12,054 per annum

Vacancy Type: Permanent

We re looking for a reliable, hardworking and enthusiastic General Assistant to join our catering team.

Working as part of a friendly team, you ll help ensure our catering and service areas are kept clean, safe and well-presented, while supporting the smooth delivery of food and beverage services.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness across catering areas
• Assisting with food and beverage service, clearing tables and servery areas
• Washing kitchen utensils and crockery
• Supporting basic food preparation and stock replenishment
• Completing cleaning rotas and checklists
• Reporting any equipment issues or spillages
• Following health, safety and hygiene procedures
• Supporting and coaching new team members
• Attending relevant training and working flexibly across the school site when required

We re looking for someone who:

• Has good literacy and numeracy skills
• Has previous experience in a similar environment (desirable)
• Has excellent communication and attention to detail
• Can follow instructions and work effectively under pressure
• Is a positive team player with a willingness to learn
• Takes pride in their work and can meet deadlines and targets
• Is flexible and reliable
• Holds a full driving licence for full-time positions

If you re enthusiastic, dependable and take pride in delivering high standards, we d love to hear from you!

Early applications are very much encouraged. We will review and shortlist candidates on an ongoing basis and may close the vacancy once the right candidate has been identified. Candidates are therefore advised to submit their applications promptly to avoid disappointment.

Canford School is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion in all areas of our Community and encourages applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

Canford School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All successful job applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening.