Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Apply by:
5 February 2025
Job overview
Introduction to Aldwickbury:
Aldwickbury is a leading independent day prep school, located in Harpenden, Hertfordshire. Recently awarded Independent Boys' School of the Year, Aldwickbury is celebrated for its outstanding educational provision and strong pastoral values that underpin its success. Aldwickbury is a warm, welcoming school that understands how children think, grow, and learn. At the heart of the Aldwickbury community lies our belief that pastoral care should form the bedrock for academic success. Every pupil is nurtured and encouraged to try their best, embrace challenge and most importantly; be kind.
Contract and Hours of Work:
Term-time contract, 36 weeks per year, 40 hours per week.
Monday and Friday 9.00am to 5.00pm. Tuesday - Thursday 11.00am to 7.00pm.
Main duties and Responsibilities:
1. Assist Chefs with lunch preparation, sandwich prep and morning snack prep
2. Assist set up of the dining room and serve at counters for both lunch services
3. Cleaning of the dining room and kitchen floor after service
4. Set up and serve boys their afternoon snack
5. Set up afternoon tea/coffee in the staff room
6. Set up the dining room and serve supper on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays
7. Assist the supper Chef with cleaning down and locking up the kitchen
8. Assist in cleaning and providing support making hot beverages in the school coffee trailer as required
9. Maintain the required levels of hygiene in line with Health and Safety regulations
10. Perform additional tasks as needed by the Head Chef or Domestic Services Manager
For more information on the role and to apply, please visit Aldwickbury's Career page on the School's website.
About Aldwickbury School
* Aldwickbury School
* Wheathampstead Road, Harpenden
* Hertfordshire
* AL5 1AD
* United Kingdom
+44 1582 713022
Aldwickbury is a highly regarded and established preparatory school, having been founded in Harpenden in 1937, moving to the current site in 1948. The school occupies a fine Victorian house in pleasant country surrounds. The facilities and resources are very good and the premises are well equipped and are set in twenty acres of grounds. The school is run as a charitable company and is a member of I.A.P.S., the Boarding Schools Association and the International Boys’ School Coalition.
There are approximately 250 boys in Years 3 to 8, and another 125 boys in our Pre-Preparatory department. Boys from Year 5 may board and some 50 do so on a flexible basis. Boys leave Aldwickbury at 13+ via Common Entrance, entry tests or scholarship examinations for senior independent schools such as St Albans, Bedford, Haileybury, St Columba’s, Berkhamsted, H.A.B.S., Harrow, The Leys, M.T.S. and Oundle.
Aldwickbury looks to develop boys’ self-esteem and ensure that they reach their potential in all aspects of school life. The boys’ achievements in classwork, drama, art, music, sport and so on are celebrated whenever possible. The school is busy and purposeful; visitors often comment on the friendly open nature of the boys. The Staff Common Room is happy and dedicated; in service training is encouraged and provided for all members of staff.
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