General Assistant

7 days ago

Wimborne, United Kingdom Canford Full time

**Overall Purpose**

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.

**Duties**
- Hands on tidying and cleaning throughout the catering areas and assisting with service.
- Positive and enthusiastic approach to working in a team demonstrating good behaviour and a flexible can do attitude.
- Ability to receive and follow instruction and take on board feedback in a positive manner
- Ability to be self-motivated and demonstrate use of initiative to engage in all task within the catering areas.
- 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 check lists
- 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 (D)
- Previous experience in a similar environment (D)
- Good communication skills (E)
- Excellent attention to detail (E)
- Ability to follow instructions (E)
- Excellent team member (E)
- Ability to work under pressure (E)
- Ability to work to deadlines and targets (E)
- Willingness to learn (E)
- Take pride in work output (E)
- Flexible (E)
- Driving Licence (full time positions) (D)
- Canford School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people._
- The successful applicant will be required to undergo child protection screening._

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