Housekeeping Assistant Cambridge, East of England, England
Job description
The Housekeeping Assistant's primary duty is to ensure the College is cleaned thoroughly in accordance with schedule, to include exteriors.
The post holder will ensure that standards are maintained to a high level and all Health and Safety requirements are met.
The role will also include assisting the setting up of function and events, and the turnaround of guestrooms, especially at weekends.
Key Outputs of the Role
- Regular cleaning of College (all areas) to a high standard
- Preparation of rooms in accordance with events schedule
- Follows and upholds Health and Safety regulations
Outline the key tasks necessary to deliver the outputs defined above:
1. Cleaning all areas of College according to daily instruction from the Head Housekeeper to include deep cleaning and turnaround of student rooms, communal areas (on and off site), residential and guest rooms.
2. Support the setting up of all meeting and conference rooms, private dinners and events including any equipment required. Carry out checks of conference/meeting rooms prior to arrival.
3. Carry out cleaning of pool, gym and changing rooms to ensure safety for all users.
4. Assisting with removal and movement of furniture for conferences or events.
5. Regular inventory checks replacing missing items where possible, reporting fault to Head
Housekeeper.
6. Cleaning of external entrances, pathways to buildings, external stairways and light fittings.
7. Maintain cleanliness of recycling area, emptying outdoor rubbish bins and collecting and emptying recycling bins from various areas on site.
8. Processing College laundry, including washing and ironing of bedding, blankets, towels, duvets, pillows, bedspreads, tea towels, curtains (where possible) and removable sofa cushions.
9. Ensuring adherence to all Health and Safety regulations, reporting any issues to the Head Housekeeper.
10. Use personal protective equipment (PPE) as laid out in the COSHH regulations when handling cleaning chemicals.
Practical / Physical Requirements:
COSHH Training and Manual Handling
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 25 per week
Salary: £11.11 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Gym membership
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Flexible Language Requirement:
- English not required
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Cambridge, CB3 9AL: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
