Support Services Operative

What you'll be doing:
Westminster School is a selective day and boarding school for boys aged 13 to 18 and girls aged 16 to 18. There are approximately 760 pupils in all: 360 (boys only) in the Lower School (Years 9 to 11); and a co-educational (one third girls, two thirds boys) Upper School (Years 12 and 13) of 400. One quarter of the pupils board, and the School is structured and run as a boarding school, with an extended day and week and a strong House-based system of pastoral welfare, for boarding and day pupils alike. Westminster is an ancient school, whose origins can be traced to a charity school established by the Benedictine monks of Westminster Abbey. Its continuous existence is certain from the early 14 th century. Henry VIII personally ensured the School's survival by statute and Elizabeth I, who confirmed royal patronage in 1560, is celebrated as the School's foundress. Westminster is rare amongst long-established schools in remaining on its original site in the centre of London. Its proximity to Parliament and Westminster Abbey, and the use of the Abbey for its chapel, together with the stimulating diversity of the South Bank and West End, account in part for its special atmosphere and outlook.
More about the role:

• Complete cleaning tasks and schedules in a timely manner as directed by the Catering or Cleaning Supervisor and to the complete satisfaction of the client, according to the cleaning rota. This includes but is not limited to walls, floors, fixtures, fittings and equipment, etc.
• To assist with food service related task not exclusive of serving food, clearing tables, cleaning and tidying the dining areas, pot washing and crockery polishing.
• To ensure that legal and school requirements are adhered to in respect of hygiene, Health and Safety and Employment Law for all staff, visitors and customers.
• Maintain the areas under your control in a clean and tidy fashion at all times, ensuring that at the end of your shift your areas are left in a clean, tidy, hygienic and safe condition.
• To ensure that all school standards, policies and procedures are maintained at all times, including but not limited to food safety requirements cleaning schedules and accurate timesheet recording.
• Ensure a high standard of personal hygiene, cleanliness and appearance is maintained at all times.
• Ensure you act in the interest of your own safety and the safety of others at all times.
• Demonstrate a professional, courteous and friendly attitude towards all staff and work colleagues at all times.

Additional Responsibilities:

• To undertake any reasonable task as directed by the Housekeeper or Cleaning Supervisor, which may on occasions be outside the normal daily routine or tasks.
• Report all accidents / sickness following school procedures.
• To report promptly to the manager / supervisor any working hazards or sub-standard equipment that could provide a barrier to your achievement of any of the above and / or compromise safety.
• To communicate with the Housekeeper / Supervisor any relevant feedback or information specific to the contract.
• To guard against pilferage, misuse or abuse of all company or client goods and equipment.
• To attend meetings and training courses as required.

Site-specific duties:

• Holidays may only be taken outside of school terms other than by special request.
• To observe at all times Child Protection and Safeguarding procedures and to be aware of the correct reporting procedures in line with PGS Policy.
• Practise a high level of customer service with due consideration to the age of our customers.

Who you are:
Our ideal Support Services Operative will:

• Able to work under pressure, individually and as part of a teamwith a flexible approach to meet the needs of the business.

We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

• Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more
• Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more
• Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
• Regular emails filled with the best discounts and savings available
• Receive Wow Points every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
• Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
• You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families
• Contributory pension scheme
• Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes

Part of Compass Group UK&I, Chartwells is the leading provider of catering and support services to the education sector. For over a quarter of a century, Chartwells has been focusing on helping those in education to build strong bodies, sharp minds and lead long healthy lives. Every week, Chartwells serves millions of nutritious and delicious meals to pupils and students in primary and secondary schools, academies, independent schools, colleges, and universities across the UK. Chartwells is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all employees to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to successfully completing pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure and a Children's Barred List check. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and we ask applicants to declare all previous convictions and cautions in order to assess their suitability to work with children.

Job Reference: com/2202/40806001/52549921/WJ

Compass Group UK&I is an equal opportunities employer, committed to cultivating diverse and inclusive environments for every employee.