General Assistant

Canford; Wimborne Minster; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Canford School is seeking a General Assistant to join a team ensuring high standards of cleanliness and maintenance across all catering areas. You will assist with the service of food and the smooth running of dining operations on site.

Responsibilities include cleaning, restocking, basic food prep as directed, and coaching new staff. A full driving licence is preferred and flexibility to work varied shifts is required.

Qualifications

• Good literacy and numeracy skills.
• Previous experience in a similar environment.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to follow instructions.
• Excellent team member.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to work to deadlines and targets.
• Willingness to learn.
• Flexible.
• Driving Licence (full time positions)

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness of all catering areas under supervision.
• Assist with the service of food and beverages.
• Clear tables and servery areas.
• Wash kitchen utensils and crockery.
• Assist in basic food preparation as directed.
• Complete cleaning rotas and checklists.
• Replenish stock to keep service fluid.
• Report malfunctioning machinery to a senior member.
• Report spillages and assist with their cleaning.
• Safekeep cleaning chemicals and PPE.
• Attend training courses as delivered by management.
• Coaching of new staff.
• Be flexible and may work outside described hours on site.

Skills

Good literacy

Similar environment experience

Attention to detail

Follow instructions

Team player

Work under pressure

Meet deadlines

Willingness to learn

Flexible

Driving licence (full time)

Job description

The General Assistant will work as part of a team to ensure that all areas of the department are cleaned and maintained to a high standard under the guidance of the Shift Supervisor. They are also required to assist with the service of food.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness of all catering areas under the supervision and guidance of the Shift Supervisor as required.
• To assist with the service of food and beverages as required.
• To assist with the clearing of all tables and servery areas when required in a continuous manner.
• Assist with the washing of all kitchen utensils and crockery when required in a continuous manner.
• To assist in basic food preparation as directed.
• Responsible for achieving all tasks on cleaning rotas and completing checklists.
• Assist with the replenishment of stock as directed by the Head Stores Person / Shift Supervisor/ Head Chef in order to keep service fluid at all times.
• Report any items of machinery malfunctioning or operating inconsistently to a senior team member.
• Report any spillages and assist with their cleaning as soon as practicable.
• Take responsibility for the safekeeping and use of cleaning chemicals and Personal protective equipment.
• Attend all training courses as delivered by the Shift Supervisors or organised by the management team.
• To carry out one to one coaching of new staff.
• Be flexible in working environment as some shifts may require you to work outside of described hours and on site throughout the School grounds.

Knowledge/Experience

• Good literacy and numeracy skills
• Previous experience in a similar environment
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to follow instructions
• Excellent team member
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to work to deadlines and targets
• Willingness to learn
• Flexible
• Driving Licence (full time positions)

Canford School is committed to equity, 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.