Role Introduction

The Kitchen Assistant/Domestic Cleaner is a duel role and the person will be responsible for assisting the Health Centre Cook with the daily preparation of food, serving meals, cleaning and tidying in the kitchen with the addition of cleaning and keeping tidy designated areas within the Health Centre to ensure that all inpatients are cared for in a safe and hygienic environment.

Due to the needs of the school and the department, we may interview suitable candidates before the closing date. This job may also close early if a large number of applications are received. You are advised to submit your application as early as possible to avoid missing your chance to apply.

Main Duties

• Cleaning, mopping, sweeping, vacuum cleaning, polishing, dusting of all fixtures and fittings of the designated areas within the health centre, including toilets;
• Preparing evening meals for boys and staff, helping to maintain the high standard of food hygiene principals in the kitchen;
•  Taking meal trays to inpatients, clearing away and washing dishes;
• Record and document food temperatures;
• Taking breakfast orders from patients and set up the breakfast trays ready for the morning;
• Ensure there is appropriate stock and top up where necessary;
• Using where appropriate the correct powered equipment for vacuuming, shampooing, scrubbing & polishing of floor areas.
• Ensuring that all duties are carried out with hygiene and infection control in mind.
• To perform other such duties as may be reasonably requested by the Senior Nurse Manager to ensure the safe and effective operation of the Health Centre;
• Commitment and promotion of equality, diversity and inclusion;
• All positions at Eton are classed as ‘regulated activity’ as per the Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024 guidance, therefore a good understanding of safeguarding procedures is essential;
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, including but not limited to, completing safeguarding training as required, and ensuring any safeguarding updates issued by the College are read and understood;
• Understand and comply with procedures and legislation relating to confidentiality.

Working Pattern

• Your working hours will be 6.00pm to 8.00pm, from Monday to Friday.
• The role is for term-time only plus 3 days before the boys start back at the beginning of each term and after they leave at the end of each term, the equivalent of working 40.6 weeks of the year including holiday entitlement of 5.6 weeks.

The Ideal Candidate

To be successful in this role, the incumbent should have:

• Previous experience of food preparation;
• Previous experience of cleaning in a similar environment;
• Ability to communicate at all levels;
• Excellent time management and organisational skills;
• The flexibility to work as part of a team, as well as possessing a sense of self-motivation to use own initiative at all times;
• Great attention to detail and take pride in your work – you’re keen to deliver the highest possible standards;
• A flexible approach to work and a positive ‘can do’ attitude;

Benefits

Eton College offers a wide range of benefits, including an 11% employer contribution to your pension (with 4.9% employee contribution), Employee Assistance Programme, enhanced Maternity / Paternity scheme, a cycle to work scheme, subsidised lunches during term time, free or heavily discounted access to the College’s sport and leisure facilities and discounts at local retailers and businesses.

About the College

We are an equal opportunities employer and are seeking applications from suitable candidates from all backgrounds. We are dedicated to creating and sustaining an environment that values individuality and difference and celebrates the diversity of both staff and pupils by fostering perseverance, tolerance and integrity. We believe in equal opportunity for everyone, irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or socio-economic background.

If you have any queries about the application process or any problem with submitting your application online, the Recruitment Team will be happy to help. Should you require any reasonable adjustments to be made or facilities provided to enable you to apply online, please do not hesitate to contact us on recruitment@etoncollege.org.uk so we can make adjustments accordingly. 

DISCLOSURE CHECKS

Eton College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including, but not limited to, reference checks with past employers, an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (including Barred List information), an online search and, where applicable, Prohibition checks. If you are successful in your application, you will be required to complete a DBS Disclosure Application Form.  Any information disclosed will be handled in accordance with any guidance and/or Code of Practice published by the DBS. The College is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore all convictions, cautions, reprimands and final warnings (including those which would normally be considered as “spent” under the Act) must be declared, subject to the DBS filtering rules. It is a criminal offence for any person who is barred from working with children to attempt to apply for a position at the College.

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