General Dining Assistant

Posting date:	09 July 2025
Salary:	£12.51 per hour
Additional salary information:	Competitive
Hours:	Part time
Closing date:	23 July 2025
Location:	Windsor, SL4 6DW
Company:	Eton College
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	eton/TP/40245/1256

Summary

Bekynton is the central catering facility in Eton College and we predominantly cater for breakfast, lunch and supper for all the boys of 12 out of the 25 boarding houses. Bekynton currently serves around 15,000 meals per week over 37 weeks per year, equalling 555,000 meals per annum-and growing!

Bekynton also prepares and delivers 32,000 packed meals for sports events around the campus, 9,500 hot and cold sports teas each year and has currently catered in 64 differing venues around Eton. Many community events are catered for with relish – like the provision of catering for House Events, Eton Action Fair and many other events where entertaining is required.

As a General Dining Assistant, you will ensure excellent front of house service and deliver a professional service across all areas of our central dining facility at Bekynton.

Due to the needs of the school and the department, we may interview suitable candidates before the closing date. This job may also close early if a large number of applications are received. You are advised to submit your application as early as possible to avoid missing your chance to apply.

Benefits

Eton College offers a wide range of benefits, including an 11% employer contribution to your pension (with 4.9% employee contribution), Employee Assistance Programme, enhanced Maternity / Paternity scheme, a cycle to work scheme, subsidised lunches during term time, free or heavily discounted access to the College’s sport and leisure facilities and discounts at local retailers and businesses.

Main Duties

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of food service and dining areas;
• Providing a food service within dining and hospitality areas to ensure continuous and unhindered service times;
• Once trained use the dishwasher on shift if requested and in line with the SSW;
• Assist with cleaning of all equipment, utensils and working areas after service periods to ensure cleaning schedules are completed accurately;
• To take ownership of health and safety within all areas ensuring correct f Health and Safety procedures are followed and compliant;
• To attend meetings and training as requested;
• To undertake any other duties as may reasonably be required of you in the post;
• All employees of Eton College are also expected to:
  • Develop a good understanding of safeguarding procedures, given all positions at Eton are classed as ‘regulated activity’;
  • Demonstrate a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This includes but is not limited to completing safeguarding training as required, complying with all safeguarding procedures and ensuring any safeguarding updates issued by the College are read and understood.
  • Understand and comply with procedures and legislation relating to confidentiality;
  • Display a commitment to and promotion of equality, diversity and inclusion.

The Ideal Candidate

To be successful in this role, you will need to be able to demonstrate the following;

• Relevant dining experience;
• Cleaning experience;
• The ability to communicate and work effectively within a team;
• Ability to work under pressure;
• Flexible approach;
• Ability to use own initiative;
• Ability to carry out tasks under pressure.

About The College

We are an equal opportunities employer and are seeking applications from suitable candidates from all backgrounds. We are dedicated to creating and sustaining an environment that values individuality and difference and celebrates the diversity of both staff and pupils by fostering perseverance, tolerance and integrity. We believe in equal opportunity for everyone, irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or socio-economic background.

If you have any queries about the application process or any problem with submitting your application online, the Recruitment Team will be happy to help. Should you require any reasonable adjustments to be made or facilities provided to enable you to apply online, please do not hesitate to contact us on recruitment@etoncollege.org.uk so we can make adjustments accordingly.

DISCLOSURE CHECKS

Eton College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including, but not limited to, reference checks with past employers, an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (including Barred List information), an online search and, where applicable, Prohibition checks. If you are successful in your application, you will be required to complete a DBS Disclosure Application Form. Any information disclosed will be handled in accordance with any guidance and/or Code of Practice published by the DBS. The College is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore all convictions, cautions, reprimands and final warnings (including those which would normally be considered as “spent” under the Act) must be declared, subject to the DBS filtering rules. It is a criminal offence for any person who is barred from working with children to attempt to apply for a position at the College.