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Work Scheme
Work Scheme is the coordinated program whereby students are required to help with the day-to-
day upkeep of the College, with particular focus on the kitchen, student kitchenettes and our
shared spaces. It helps to keep residence fees down, assists in the transition to adult life, and most
importantly it upholds the idea that we are all responsible for caring for our communal environment.
All students at all stages of their time in JCH are required to contribute to the Work Scheme as a
condition of residence.

The Deputy Principal consults with the Student Club’s General Representative (Gen Rep – 2025 Luka
Venables) to allocate Work Scheme duties (two hours of work per week, during semester time). The
Gen Rep and the Deputy Principal draw up the Student Work Scheme Rosters and allocate the
students for each Work Area. The Deputy Principal and Chef Manager will ensure that work is being
completed to the required standards. Work Scheme should be treated in exactly the same way as
students treat their part time jobs.

Please note that if a student misses a Work Scheme shift without notice and without a sick leave
certificate, they will be charged an administration fee to cover the cost of employing an additional
Catering Assistant for that shift. If you are unable to complete the student Work Scheme duty for
which you are rostered, you must make sure that you arrange a satisfactory swap prior to the Work
Scheme rostered time, and that you inform the Gen Rep that you have done so. Failure to complete
your duty or to complete the duty to the directed standard will result in the College issuing you with
an administration fee. This fee may be waived for those students who can provide a timely sick
leave certificate. If a student misses more than two Work Scheme shifts in a single semester, or more
than three Work Scheme shifts in a single academic year without a compelling reason, they will be
required to meet with the Deputy Principal to discuss their ongoing membership of the College.

Kitchen duty
For those allocated to Kitchen Work Scheme duties, you are to report to the Chef punctually at the
scheduled time. In line with Occupational Health and Safety requirements, you need to wear
closed-toed, non-slip shoes, long pants or jeans, and the provided hair nets. Please note that no
food is to be consumed in the kitchen during your duty. Please see the kitchen Work Scheme
handbook for further information.
Pantry / Kitchenette duty

Those allocated to Pantry Duty are responsible for maintaining cleanliness and tidiness of the
pantries. Report to the kitchen, sign in, pick up the plastic tub and collect all dirty crockery and
cutlery belonging to the kitchen. Students are expected to clean up after themselves and wash
any cutlery and crockery used. Students on Pantry Duty will then ensure any pantry items and
surfaces are cleared. Students allocated to Pantry Duty will also unstack the JCR dishwasher in the
morning and ensure it is stacked and turned on in the evening in addition to monitoring the
communal fridges. Please dispose of any out-of-date or mouldy food and notify the Deputy
Principal if extra cleaning is required. Pantries may be closed at the discretion of the floor’s Tutors or
the Facilities Manager if cleanliness is not maintained.

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