Kitchen Assistant

FIXED 2 WEEK ROTA

WEEK 1 (8 hours Contracted)

Wednesday & Thursday 10am-2pm Kitchen Assistant

WEEK 2 (12 Hours)

Wednesday, Saturday & Sunday 10am-2pm Kitchen Assistant

KITCHEN ASSISTANT JOB DESCRIPTION

Key Responsibilities

To prepare and present breakfast to all residents meeting nutritional and hydration needs

To assist the cook to serve Lunch to the residents

To assist with preparation of foods such as sandwiches, boiled eggs and grated cheese, etc..

To check the menu on each shift and complete any required preparation for the evening meal including individual requests.

To be aware of the special diets that may be required

To complete the morning drinks trolley and collect all used cups and breakfast equipment prior to lunch time.

To dispose of food waste/rubbish before finishing your shift

To help prepare trolley/cutlery for lunch and to ensure that trolley is collected promptly, to wash lunch dishes before 1.30pm

To load the dishwasher and/or wash-up by hand, ensure that resident’s lunch dishes are washed in dishwasher for next mealtime.

To ensure the kitchen is left to a high level of cleanliness before leaving your shift, not leaving until this is the case

To assist/ put away any supplies delivered to the Home (Delivery day)

General

To attend and participate in staff meetings and attend all mandatory training, supervision and appraisals, when required

To communicate effectively with other staff, relatives and visitors including professional agencies regarding residents

To be fully aware of the fire policy and the awareness of food hygiene regulations, ensuring adherence to the Homes Health and Safety Policy and Procedures

To wear uniform provided with plain black trousers and flat sensible shoes at all times

Ensure that you do not use a mobile telephone while on duty

Understand your duty to whistleblow if you witness bad practice or harm to a resident within the Home

Health and Safety

To take responsibility for your own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by your acts or omissions

To be fully aware and comply with infection control policies and procedures and appropriate hand hygiene technique

To report immediately to the person in charge, any illness of an infectious nature or accident incurred by a resident, colleague, self or another

To report to the Management, Maintenance man or person in charge of any faults, damaged equipment or any potential hazard

Pay: £12.81-£14.11 per hour

Expected hours: 8.0 – 12.0 per week

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Experience:

• Kitchen Assistant: 1 year (required)

Language:

• English (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person