Apprentice Housekeeper - The Abbeyfield Society

• Pro-actively encourage residents to be involved in the house; welcome and encourage their participation in activities
  
• Provide daily contact with residents and be on hand during the working day should they require support or assistance
  
• Support residents by taking part in in-house activities and social events such as Open Coffee mornings, Summer Party etc
  
• Monitor residents behaviour and health and note any deterioration immediately and inform your line manager
  

Catering:

• Be responsible for the provision, preparation and serving of the agreed number of meals each day, ensuring the dietary needs, tastes and preferences of all residents are met
  
• Ensure the kitchen and kitchen practice always meet environmental standards (Safer Food Better Business Guidance)
  
• Lay and clear tables for meals
  
• Prepare food for the following day s meal
  
• Follow cleaning schedules for the kitchen as per the Safer Food folder
  
• Ensure bins and recycling bins are emptied daily. Wash and clean brown outside recycling bins weekly
  

Cleaning Duties:

• Ensure tea towels, cleaning cloths, uniforms, aprons are put on to wash overnight daily
  
• Clean floor and tidy the store room and conservatory daily
  

Staff:

• Work closely with other Housekeepers on duty, Domestic staff, House Manager and Trustees of Abbeyfield
  
• Be prepared to cover other Housekeeper shifts if the need arises.
  
• Any changes to shift patterns must be agreed by your Line Manager
  
• Liaise with any contractors employed and discuss any further action with House Manager if needed
  
• Work with all Volunteers to ensure their participation enhances the service to residents
  

General:

• Ensure the safety of the house at all times
  
• Understand and follow the fire regulations and complete daily/weekly/monthly fire checks
  
• Report the need for any house repairs in the maintenance book
  
• Be responsible for signing in and out with Taunton Deane Helpline
  
• Attend annual reviews and appraisals and participate in ongoing personal development training where necessary
  

General Requirements:

• To act in accordance with Abbeyfield Values, Policies and Procedures at all times
  
• To attend meetings and training and development as required
  
• To maintain confidentiality at all times and act in accordance with Data Protection requirements
  
• To be aware of and comply with safe working practices as laid down by the Health and Safety at Work Act
  
• To be aware of, act within and actively seek to promote Abbeyfield policies in respect of equality and diversity
  
• To carry out any additional and reasonable duties as requested
  

There is a potential full-time position upon completion of the apprenticeship.