Catering Staff

Nazareth House Mallow is a 120 ensuite bedroom nursing home. The following specialities are provided: Nursing Assessment, Continuing Nursing Care, Respite Care and Palliative Care. There is also an old chapel, coffee dock, hairdressers, a shop and more,

The nursing home is located near the village of Dromahane and 5 km from Mallow town. It is set on 15 acres in the heart of the 'Golden Vale' with its rich grasslands and rolling hills.

Our core values are Compassion, Respect, Hospitality, Patience, Love, and Justice.

Job Title: Catering / Dining Room Staff

Location: Nazareth House Mallow, Dromore, Mallow, Co. Cork

Reporting to: Director of Nursing

Catering Assistant Main duties: To assist in the preparation, cooking and serving of meals.

To help in the planning of menus; offering choices and varied meals to the residents.

Be aware of residents' special dietary requirements, e.g. diabetes, low calorie diets etc.

Wash up after cooking meals, and ensure that all utensils are stored appropriately, and

that the overall cleaning of the kitchen area is carried out effectively.

To assist with checking deliveries and store in rotation.

To work in a clean, tidy and organized environment.

Record all relevant documents, i.e. HACCP

Practice due economy in the use of resources.

Dining Room Main Duties: Check that all appropriate foods are at the required temperature and record

Daily check fridge temperature/s and record

Ensure all tables are set correctly for each meal and provide each resident with a serviette/napkin as appropriate

For residents who have breakfast in bed, ensure trays are appropriately set

Cold food, e.g. cereals, cold milk, bread/toast, to be put on the tray first, and lastly

hot food, e.g. porridge, tea/coffee.

After meals, clear tables, collect tray trolleys from bedrooms, fill dishwasher and tidy kitchenette

Wash down tables/place mats and check that chairs are free of food

Finally sweep floor and wash as necessary; ensure you leave the area clean and tidy

Mid morning, make tea/coffee and any nutritional drinks individual residents are required to take.

Ensure that residents who require assisted-feeding are given the appropriate help.

Follow rota for cleaning of kitchenette cupboards, fridge, surface areas etc. and record

Consult and discuss with CNM2 any problems regarding residents unable to take a meal.

Catering & Dining Health & Safety: Familiarize yourself with policies and procedures

Be aware of HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points) and attend relevant training courses

Record and store all relevant documents

To ensure a high standard of food handling and disposal

Hair to be tied back and concealed under appropriate head wear.

Residents who have difficulty with swallowing etc. discuss with Nursing/Care staff regarding appropriate foods

Observe floors for spills, food, etc. and attend to promptly

Never use boiling water from boiler/electric kettle for any task other than making tea or coffee

Report to Nurse-in-Charge any breakages of delph, loss of cutlery and any other damages to your area of work.

General: Create an environment that is conducive to a relaxed atmosphere where residents can

enjoy meal-times.

Be economical with perishable and dry food stores and check use-by dates

Accept directions and advise of senior nurses

Use cleaning and other materials in accordance with regulations

Ensure that there is a regular supply of serviettes available at all meals.

Cleaning rotas pertaining to your job are available in each Unit to be filled in and signed. Skills, Knowledge & Qualifications :

Have Food Handling Course or other relevant training

Have previous experience of dining-room work preferably in a residential setting

Ability to adopt a person-centered approach

Experience Of Working With Others In a Team Setting Demonstrate evidence of continuing professional development

Ability to communicate effectively at all levels

Have a genuine interest in your area of work

Show a positive attitude and be open to changing needs within Nazareth House.

This job description outlines the main functions and responsibilities of the post and is subject to review and amendment according to business needs within Nazareth House. However, it is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the duties involved, consequently, you may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to you from time to time.