Shared Services Partnership
Domestic Assistant
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Job Details
Job Reference: HCC624627
Salary Range: £24,796 - £25,128 pro-rata, per annum
Work Location: Stubbington Study Centre, Fareham
Hours per week: 15
Contract Type: Temporary (Term-Time only) until 31 July 2027
Closing Date: 30 July 2026
Interview Date: 6 August 2026
The Role
Help bring learning to life! Stubbington Study Centre is a very popular facility that delivers residential learning opportunities, outside the classroom to primary school aged children. Accommodating over 100 children per week during term-time, the centre provides children, who are often on their first trip away from home, with wonderful experiences that stay with them for a lifetime, building confidence and bringing classroom learning to life.
We are looking for a Domestic Assistant to cover a maternity leaver and support the Catering Officer and Cook in providing a high-quality catering service to all clients of the centre. With flexibility and good time-management skills, you'll assist in the preparation and serving of foods and refreshments, working to the highest standards of food hygiene. The hours will generally be 4pm to 7pm Monday to Thursday and 11am to 2pm on Friday.
What you’ll do
- Assisting with the preparation and serving of food and refreshments for around 100 children and 18 education staff
- Cleaning and tidying the kitchen and dining areas
- Ensuring the safe storage of food and utensils
- Maintaining high standards of food hygiene
- Keeping accurate records as directed
- Meeting customer needs wherever possible
- Supporting effective communication for smooth kitchen operations
- Attending staff meetings and relevant training
- Applying HCC and Centre policies and procedures in daily tasks, such as when using cleaning equipment and materials
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What we’re looking for
- Someone who enjoys working as part of a team
- Good time-management skills
- Flexibility in taking on a variety of tasks
- Some knowledge of basic food hygiene
- Experience with kitchen cleaning
- Ideally, a Foundation Certificate in Food Hygiene or equivalent
- Training in food allergens
- Experience in a busy, non-domestic kitchen
- Previous experience in a similar role
- Cooking for children and adults
- Understanding of customer care
- Knowledge of stock and portion control
- Willingness to support colleagues and help induct new team members
Why join us?
We offer a flexible, motivating and inclusive workplace, where talent is truly recognised and developed. We have created an environment that you can look forward to being a part of and where you are empowered to be your best and believe in creating a workplace built on teamwork where people can grow and develop in their roles.
If you think you have what it takes to make a real difference in Hampshire, get in touch!
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Additional Information
Domestic Assistant Candidate Pack
Vetting Requirements:
This post is subject to a Criminal Records Check.
Contact Details for an Informal Discussion:
Anita Summers, Catering Officer or James Scarborough, Head of Centre on 01329 662244
Hampshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.
In order to combat discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity, unless a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) applies.
We are a Disability Confident Employer - committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible.
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