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This is a new and exciting role for someone who is looking to embark on a new career. The ideal candidate will have some experience working within a kitchen environment. Training will be given and the successful candidate will be given the opportunity to do a professional chef's qualification at the local college

Application deadline Monday 31st December 2018

JOB DESCRIPTION

Reporting Line
The post holder will report to the Head Chef.

Contract
This post is a permanent position, comprising 37.5 hours per week during KWC school term time Monday to Friday between 7.00am and 3.00pm including a 30 minute unpaid break. Salary will be dependent on previous experience and qualifications.

Primary Responsibilities:
The post holder is required to be part of a strong catering team. Assisting with the preparation of food and the cleanliness of the kitchen area. The kitchen caters for approximately 650 plus on a daily basis, with additional events and functions which may require some evening and weekend working on a rota basis.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking the preparation, cooking and presentation of large quantities of food items on a daily basis to cater for all students, staff and visitors to the College;
• Assisting with the production of food for approximately 100 boarding pupils and resident staff for breakfast and approximately 400 for lunch, with a reduced number on a weekend;
• Assisting with the food preparation, cooking and service provided to holiday letting guests and to outside functions, including a number of silver service dinners;
• To be present during all outside functions involving the catering department, and to ensure that the catering facilities are ready for the next College meal;
• Ensuring the working area is appropriate at all times and high levels of cleanliness are maintained;
• Ensuring that the highest possible levels of hygiene and safety standards are maintained;
• Assisting in the recording of all temperatures as required by the Environmental Health Office;
• Ensuring all machinery, equipment and facilities are maintained in good working order and in a safe and sound condition;
• Ensuring the catering operation complies with the College's policy on catering standards;
• Reporting any problems/issues/defects to the Domestic Bursar where appropriate.

The Candidate

We are looking for someone who is looking to embark on a career as a Chef. Some previous experience would be an advantage but not essential as training and support will be given.

Skills

• A good planner and organised person
• Good communicator
• The ability to juggle a number of priorities within a busy, diverse kitchen, dealing with large volumes of food
• Awareness of relevant Health and Safety legislation
• A personable approach and able to work effectively in a busy team environment
• A good team player who is happy to support and assist the catering team
• Must not be afraid of hard work and have good work ethics

We would be looking to send the candidate to the local College to attain a professional qualification in catering. Ideally the post holder will hold the following relevant qualifications, skills and experience, or be working towards these:

• Relevant Food Hygiene qualification
• A catering or cookery qualifications is desirable

Completed applications can be sent via email to: or by post to: HR Department, King William's College, Castletown, IM9 1TP.

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Permanent position, 15hrs per week, working within a team in a fast paced and demanding environment. Good rate of pay and benefits package.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Reporting Line
The post-holder will report to the Cleaning Manager, who in turn reports to the Domestic Bursar.

Contract
This post is a permanent position and will be an all year round full-time role.

Primary Responsibilities:
The post-holder will be required to maintain the required standards of cleanliness in the allocated areas.

Responsibilities

• Performing cleaning and domestic duties in all areas of the School or other units with King William's College or the Buchan School as may be required
• Completing domestic duties using the cleaning materials and equipment as trained; ensuring the health and safety aspects are taken into consideration
• Carrying out all cleaning activities to the required level of cleanliness, to include cleaning and damp dusting the following:
• All furniture and fittings
• Offices and studies
• All floor areas in corridors, offices, waiting rooms, sleeping areas, reception, etc, including skirting boards
• Kitchens, including cupboards, tables, fridges, food trolleys and sink units
• Radiators and pipes
• Accessible light fittings
• High dusting all areas, including light fittings and ceilings where possible
• Windows and ledges
• Doors and frames
• All chairs
• Mirrors
• Wall washing
• Interior glass panes where applicable
• All of surfaces
• Machine scrubbing floors where necessary and redress as appropriate
• Carrying out deep cleaning and shampooing of carpets where required, using a carpet extraction machine
• Cleaning the domestic storeroom, maintaining all stock levels and ensuring all machinery is maintained in a good condition; reporting any faults to the Domestic Bursar
• Carrying out refuse collection as required, cleaning receptacles and replacing bin liners
• Cleaning all sanitary areas
• Carrying out basic maintenance tasks where necessary and occasional removal and repositioning of furniture
• Wearing protective clothing and sensible shoes at all times whilst on duty
• Undertaking any training as required and deemed appropriate by the Domestic Bursar
• Reporting any faults with materials or equipment immediately to the Domestic Bursar or Clerk of Works
• Reporting any accidents if they occur on the school premises immediately to the Domestic Bursar or Clerk of Works
• Adhering to all policies and procedures relating to:
• Health and Safety
• Control of infection
• Colour coding
• Fire procedures
• Lifting and handling
• Dress code
• Smoking policy
• Terms and conditions of employment
• Any other similar duties deemed appropriate to the postholder's job level

The Candidate
The postholder will have the following skills and experience:

• Previous experience as a cleaner, ideally in a similar role
• Previous experience working in a school environment would be desirable, although not essential
• A relevant qualification in manual handling would be desirable
• Experience or training in dealing with hazardous substances would be desirable

Completed applications can be sent via email to: or by post to: HR Department, King William's College, Castletown, IM9 1TP.

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