Plate Wash Assistant in Oxford

To support the Buttery and food service teams with washing, storing and stocking of plates, cutlery and food service crockery. Assistance with the preparation of functions and rooms and processing of deliveries. Support to full time Plate Room Assistant.

Key Responsibilities

• Washing of all crockery, cutlery and some glassware through an electrical dishwasher to a safe standard.
• Daily cleaning of the electrical dishwasher, conveyors and food macerator.
• Strict observance of hygiene, health and safety regulations, COSHH and good practices.
• Daily checking, and topping up of salt, if required in the water softener.
• Ensuring the Plate Room is kept clean and tidy at all times.
• Ensuring all rubbish and food waste is removed after each meal.
• Performing any other reasonable request made by the Steward or his deputy in his absence.
• Assistance in the set up and clean down of student meals and events.

Stock

• Maintaining stock levels of required cleaning chemicals and requesting orders when needed through Assistant Stewards.
• Recording breakages and notifying Assistant Stewards when stock levels of items are getting low.

Health and Safety

• Ensure compliance with health, safety and hygiene regulations, internal guidelines / procedures, COSHH and licensing law.

Security

• Ensure the security of the College, department and associated areas during and after service.

General Duties

• The post holder will be required to be familiar with, and work in accordance with, all College’s policies and procedures.
• To participate in training and development required by the College.
• To be willing and prepared to undertake any other duties as directed by Steward or Assistant Stewards.
• The job description may be subject to review in consultation with the postholder.
• To be vigilant and take responsibility for ensuring the Buttery and College property and equipment is kept safe at all times.
• To ensure all personal data relating to individuals is kept confidential in accordance with College policies and relevant data protection regulations.

Person Specification and Criteria

Essential

• Experience of food service in a hotel, restaurant or College environment.
• Provide a high level of customer service.
• Good verbal and written communication skills in order to liaise with other team members effectively.
• Experience of Health and Safety, Hygiene regulations, COSHH and licensing laws.

Desirable

• Experience of food service equipment cleaning and upkeep.
• Knowledge of the correct processing and movement of deliveries and goods.

Summary of Terms and Conditions of Employment

• This is a permanent part time post and there will be an initial probationary period of six months.
• The appointment will be conditional on verification of the successful candidate’s ‘Right to Work’ checks and subject to the receipt of satisfactory references and medical clearance through the University’s Occupational Health Services.
• Salary: £19,996.63 per annum pro rata (full time equivalent - £29,086.00 per annum).
• Part time working 55 hours over a 2-week rota.
• A willingness and ability to adopt a flexible approach to working hours and duties is necessary.

Benefits

• Pension – Eligibility to the Oxford Staff Pension Scheme (OSPS).
• Annual leave – the paid holiday entitlement for a full-time contract is six working weeks (30 days) annual leave plus 8 Statutory Bank Holidays.
• Meals – Employees are entitled to take lunch free of charge, when the kitchen is open.
• Welfare Support – Employee Assistance Programme – a free confidential telephone helpline and online medical guidance.
• Travel Pass Loan – a discounted travel scheme is available with monthly deductions from salary.
• Cycle to Work Scheme/Bike Loan – monthly deductions from salary.
• Sports Facilities – Access to the University Sports club, paid membership required.

No smoking is allowed in any part of the College.