Cafe Cleaner

Role Overview & Responsibilities

Dover District Council has an exciting agenda to deliver first class public services, putting our residents at the heart of everything we do. From building new, affordable homes to exciting regeneration schemes. A career with Dover District Council offers you the opportunity to excel.

As an employer, Dover District Council is proud to provide a supportive, friendly, diverse and flexible working environment in which our employees can thrive. We have a team of enthusiastic employees, delivery services they are passionate about.

The Role & Responsibilities:

We are currently seeking a cleaner to join our team at Kearsney Café – part of the Dover District Council’s Catering Team.
Our ideal candidate will support the team in keeping the cafes cleanliness levels high, including the patio area surrounding the cafe.

Duties will include sweeping, vacuuming and mopping of the customer areas of the café, keeping the patio area of the café clean and tidy, cleaning the toilet and welfare areas on a regular basis in line with current guidelines and help with a deep clean of the café as required.

Set within the beautiful grounds of Kearsney Abbey, the café is a wonderful place for people come to enjoy the scenery whilst enjoying great food.

The Dover District Council Area is part of South East England that is nearest to mainland Europe. The area covers approximately 121 square miles and includes three main towns, Dover, Deal and Sandwich as well as dozens of picturesque villages and hamlets which make East Kent such and attractive and popular place to live and work.

The Dover District is steeped in history, with the iconic White Cliffs of Dover, several castles including Lord Warden of Cinque Ports residence and Walmer Castle. As well as the coastline, the District has wonderful countryside, lush valleys and beautiful parks and gardens.

Who We Are Looking For

We are looking for someone having a friendly and helpful nature with a willingness to work as part of a team, as well as a good timekeeper who is honest, reliable and enthusiastic.

This is a full-time role with the café open 7 days a week. Previous experience in a similar role is preferred.

What Can We Offer?

We can provide a friendly and supportive environment for you to excel in. We also

offer several employee benefits, such as:

• Benenden Healthcare Membership and Employee Assistance Program
• Opt-in Local government pension scheme with the opportunity for staff to make advanced, voluntary contributions (AVCs) to top up their pension
• Generous annual leave provision
• Discount scheme including reduced membership rates at the local leisure centre
• On-site parking
• Cycle2Work scheme
• Generous Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme

Due to the nature of this role, the successful applicant will be required to undertake a Basic/ DBS check as part of their pre-employment clearances.

What Next?

To apply please visit the Dover District Council website and search for job vacancies.

www.dover.gov.uk

Any applications received directly through Indeed will not be reviewed.

Interviews to be held on 30th May 2023

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £20,524.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Dover, CT16 9ZZ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 23/05/2023