SUMMER OPERATIONS ASSISTANT Canterbury, England
Job description
The Worthgate School offers an outstanding international pre-university educational experience to students aged 14+ from all over the world. CATS students live and work in the beautiful Victorian CATS Canterbury campus, studying for GCSEs, A levels, IB and University Foundation Programmes, and preparing for admission to universities across the country and elsewhere. We pride ourselves on our approach to teaching and learning, with small class sizes and an informal atmosphere ensuring that students are treated as individuals and build great relationships with staff.
Across all our sites we run a busy Summer School, welcoming anywhere up to 400 students on short summer courses. The students come from all over the world and are here to learn English and explore our wonderful cities and towns.
In order to make sure they have a five star experience, we need a team of motivated people to help out with operations. This is a varied role with an evolving list of tasks. You could be making beds, cleaning rooms or making sandwiches!
The positions are for 6-10 weeks from the end of May (various start dates available), you will be offered free single en suite accommodation within walking distance of the schools with all meals included.
The roles would suit college / uni students, gap students or anyone looking to earn some extra cash this summer. You do not need any experience as full training will be given. We also have some weekend only positions available - get in touch with your availability
OVERVIEW OF THE JOB
To undertake various duties in the Domestic, Catering and Maintenance departments as directed. To ensure cleaning, gardening, caretaking, catering and any maintenance duties are completed to a high standard.
REPORTS TO
You will be directly responsible to the Operations Manager.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE JOB
- Rooms & Bathroom
- Halls and stairs
- Clean all sinks and toilets
- Remove litter from around the building
- Laundry duties as required
- Thorough cleaning on hand over and takeover of rooms on arrival and departure of students/groups
- Other related duties as directed by the management from time to time
Canteen
- Food preparation as required
- Preparing and bagging packed lunches
- Cooking as required
- Assist with the serving of food during mealtimes.
- Maintain hygiene standards, within the current regulations.
- Ensure that all Health and Safety regulations are adhered to.
- Ensure that the kitchens and dining rooms are maintained in a clean state.
- Cleaning of kitchen equipment
Pot Wash
- Manning of the Pot Wash Facility
- Cleaning of Pot Wash equipment
Snack Bar/Bar
- Assist with the serving of the Snack Bar/Bar Facility
- Food preparation of snacks as required
- Preparation, making of and serving of hot beverages as required
- Ensure that the Snack Bar and dining areas are maintained in a clean state.
- Cleaning of Snack Bar equipment
Although the above covers the duties attached to the post in detail, the listing is in no way exhaustive.
You will need to possess a can do attitude as it is all hands on deck during the summer. An ability to work on your own initiative as well as being a good team player is a pre-requisite. Experience gained within a residential environment would be of use and a sense of humour goes a long way too!
ABOUT CATS Global Schools
CATS Global Schools is a leading provider of pre-university academic courses and English language courses in the UK. We provide programmes including A Level, IB and University Foundation, as well as English Language Study, to a growing number of international students seeking to win places at UK universities. We operate a number of different educational brands: CATS Cambridge, Worthgate School, Canterbury and The Guildhouse School, London; CATS Academy in Boston; Cambridge School of Visual and Performing Arts (CSVPA) and Stafford House English language schools and Study Holidays. We benefit from being part of a global team focused on teaching and learning.
AND FINALLY
CATS Global Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students and expect everyone connected with the organisation to share this commitment. All positions are subject to the satisfactory completion of safer recruitment pre-employment checks in line with KCSIE guidelines
