The Kitchen Assistant/Domestic Cleaner is a dual 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.\n\nDue 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.\n\nBenefitsEton 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.\n\nMain Duties\nCleaning, mopping, sweeping, vacuum cleaning, polishing, dusting of all fixtures and fittings of the designated areas within the health centre, including toilets; \nPreparing evening meals for boys and staff, helping to maintain the high standard of food hygiene principals in the kitchen;\n Taking meal trays to inpatients, clearing away and washing dishes;\nRecord and document food temperatures; \nTaking breakfast orders from patients and set up the breakfast trays ready for the morning; \nEnsure there is appropriate stock and top up where necessary;\nUsing where appropriate the correct powered equipment for vacuuming, shampooing, scrubbing & polishing of floor areas.\nEnsuring that all duties are carried out with hygiene and infection control in mind.\nTo 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.All employees of Eton College are also expected to:\n\nDevelop a good understanding of safeguarding procedures, given all positions at Eton are classed as ‘regulated activity’;\nDemonstrate a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

This includes but is not limited to completing safeguarding training as required, complying with all safeguarding procedures and ensuring any safeguarding updates issued by the College are read and understood.\nUnderstand and comply with procedures and legislation relating to confidentiality;\nDisplay a commitment to and promotion of equality, diversity and inclusion.Working Pattern\n\nYour working hours will be 6.00pm to 8.00pm, from Monday to Friday.\nThe 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 CandidateTo be successful in this role, the incumbent should have:\n\nPrevious experience of food preparation;\nPrevious experience of cleaning in a similar environment;\nAbility to communicate at all levels;\nExcellent time management and organisational skills;\nThe flexibility to work as part of a team, as well as possessing a sense of self-motivation to use own initiative at all times;\nGreat attention to detail and take pride in your work – you’re keen to deliver the highest possible standards;\nA flexible approach to work and a positive ‘can do’ attitude.About The CollegeWe 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.\n\nIf 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 so we can make adjustments accordingly. \n\nDISCLOSURE CHECKS\n\nEton 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