Plate Wash Assistant

Overview

Department and

Job Purpose:

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.

Please note, that this advert will close once the vacancy is filled. Early applications are encouraged. Please pay close attention to the shift pattern below and only apply if you can do the hours as described.

Part time working 55 hours over a 2-week rota (Week 1: 33.5 hrs, Week 2: 21.5hrs). Shifts include an unpaid 30-minute break where the shift is 6 hours or more.

Example Shift Pattern

Week 1

• Monday – split shift | 8.30 am – 2.30 pm = 6 hours; 5.30 pm - 8.30 pm = 3 hours
• Tuesday | 5.30 pm - 9.00 pm = 3.5 hours
• Wednesday | 5.30 pm - 8.30 pm = 3 hours
• Thursday | 5.30 pm - 8.30 pm = 3 hours
• Friday | 5.30 pm - 9.00 pm = 3 hours
• Saturday – split shift | 10.00 am - 2.00 pm = 4 hours; 6.00 pm - 8.00 pm = 2 hours
• Sunday – split shift | 10.00 am - 2.00 pm = 4 hours; 6.00 pm - 9.00 pm = 3 hours

Week 2

• Monday – split shift | 8.30 am - 2.30 pm = 6 hours; 5.30 pm - 8.30 pm = 3 hours
• Tuesday | 5.30 pm - 9.00 pm = 3.5 hours
• Wednesday | 5.30 pm - 8.30 pm = 3 hours
• Thursday | 5.30 pm - 8.30 pm = 3 hours
• Friday | 5.30 pm - 9 pm = 3.5 hours
• Saturday | Day off
• Sunday | Day off

• 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.

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

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

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

• 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.