Catering Assistant (Maternity Cover) in Windsor, Berkshire

As a Catering Assistant you will work within our Central Catering team, supporting the activities of our boarding houses. In particular you will help to provide a full dining service during house meals, assist with Chambers and Messing teas, support the chef team with food preparation and food presentation, and undertake the required cleaning in the kitchen and dining areas of the house. You will also work during a variety of house functions throughout the year providing kitchen support and waiting services as necessary.

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.

Main Duties

• Ensuring that the kitchen, service areas and dining areas are clean and tidy, and at the standard of cleanliness required by statutory regulations and in line with the Service Level Agreements in place;
• Assisting the chef team with the preparation and presentation of meals and snacks, including meals for house functions and events;
• Setting up dining spaces in advance of meals and clearing away afterwards;
• Bringing food and beverages from the kitchen to the dining areas and either serving the meals or assisting pupils and guests to serve themselves;
• Washing up crockery and cooking equipment;
• Cleaning fridges and store cupboards;
• Taking deliveries on behalf of the kitchen team when required;
• Providing waiting services as required;
• Providing support at a minimum of four House/School events per academic year;
• Informing the Dame and the House Master immediately if you have any concerns about a pupil;
• Delivering outstanding levels of customer service;
• Attending all mandatory food safety and health and safety staff training;
• Ensuring health and safety regulations are followed at all times;
• Undertaking any other duties as reasonably required.

All employees of Eton College are also expected to:

• Have a good understanding of safeguarding procedures;
• Demonstrate a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children;
• Understand and comply with procedures and legislation relating to confidentiality;
• Display a commitment to and promotion of equality, diversity and inclusion.

The Ideal Candidate

• Good customer service skills;
• A flexible approach to work and a can do attitude;
• Great attention to detail and take pride in your work;
• Enjoy working as part of a team;
• Enjoy engaging with young people;
• Have good verbal communication skills;
• Excellent punctuality and be well presented;
• Ideally, you will have worked in a similar role, however, this is not essential if you have the right attitude and you are keen to learn.

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.

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.