General Assistant

3 weeks ago


Barnstaple, United Kingdom Calvert Trust Exmoor Full time

**Report to**: Chefs, Housekeeping Supervisor, Estate Manager

**Liaise with**: Guest Services, Maintenance

1496 annualised hours, permanent contract

**Salary**: £15,738 per annum, paid in 12 equal payments

The hours of work are variable working within the Kitchen and Housekeeping departments including some 11-hour shifts and weekend work on a rota basis.

If you’re passionate about providing a friendly service and maintaining a safe, clean environment for all to enjoy then we’d love to hear from you.

Key responsibilities - Kitchen

You’ll help to provide high-quality meals at breakfast, lunch and dinner for guests enjoying an accessible break at our activity centre. Your key responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
Delivering excellent customer service

Assisting the head chef/chef on duty

Helping prepare high-quality food as directed by the head chef/chef on duty

Assisting with serving food

Using the commercial dishwasher

Ensuring the kitchen and food areas are clean and tidy

Cleaning and clearing the dining area

Cleaning the catering equipment as directed

Key responsibilities - Housekeeping

You’ll assist with maintaining a high standard of cleanliness throughout our activity centre, as well as ensuring our guests are comfortable and catered for when it comes to their accommodation. Key responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
Maintaining a high standard of cleanliness within the public areas in line with our standard operating procedures (SOPs)

Maintaining a high standard of cleanliness within the bedrooms and wet-rooms in line with our SOPs

Maintaining a high standard of cleanliness within the other buildings in the centre grounds in line with our SOPs

Assisting with bed-making

Carrying out laundry duties

Responding to specific requests from guests staying in our activity centre

What we can offer

As well as the chance to become part of an incredibly inspiring organization, we can offer passionate people like you several benefits including:
Real living wage

A stunning work location

On-site parking

A collaborative and friendly work environment

Exciting training opportunities

The chance to make a real difference in the work you do

About you

**To be considered for this role, you will need**:
**Essential**:
The ability to work weekends on a rota basis

Excellent communication skills

To be committed to providing excellent standards of customer service

To enjoy working as part of a close-knit team

To be able to work under pressure

To be able to work independently as required

Punctuality and attention to detail

Your own means of transport

**Desirable**:
Food Safety Level 2

**To apply**:
Or for more information call 01598 763221 and ask for Becky


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