To prepare appertising and nutritious food for the residents daily
To ensure that the kitchen is hygienically clean
To ensure all food orders are requested with ample time while working under an agreed budget
To meet diverse dietary requirements as necessary.
Key Responsibilities:
To prepare breakfast as required by the resident at an agreed time
To offer a range of cooked breakfasts for those that wish them
To ensure all meals are ready at the appropriate time
To offer and prepare, if necessary, at least three main options for lunch each day, ensuring that fresh vegetables are used
To delegate appropriate work to the kitchen assistant as required and monitor that this has been carried out to a satisfactory level
To prepare desserts as necessary for both lunch and supper
To prepare or part prepare the supper dish for that day or delegate this to the appropriate person
To prepare sandwiches for supper
To ensure fresh cake is made for afternoon tea
To ensure that fresh cake is prepared for a resident's birthday or any other occasions as requested
To oversee the smooth running of the kitchen
To ensure all cleaning is completed as per cleaning rota
To ensure all food returned to the fridge is covered with cling film and dated
To ensure all foods are appropriately covered
To ensure appropriate kitchen protocol is maintained (i.e. no eating in the kitchen, carers are not to wash their hands at the kitchen sink, and so forth)
To ensure all frozen foods are taken out of the freezer, giving ample time to defrost.
General Responsibilities:
To attend and participate in staff meetings and attend all mandatory training when required
To attend any other training when a need has been identified
To communicate effectively with other staff, relatives and visitors (including professional agencies) regarding residents
To respond accordingly and pass on messages promptly
To make visitors feel welcome; provide refreshments/assistance as required
To report any faults/defects in the home to the appropriate person or the nurse in charge
To be fully aware of the fire policy and the awareness of food hygiene regulations
To be familiar with all current policies and procedures, and understand your duty to comply and implement them when necessary
To wear uniform provided together with plain black trousers and flat sensible shoes
To be aware of the residents' confidentiality at all times
To ensure that you do not use a personal mobile phone whilst on duty
To ensure that all information of a confidential nature gained while on duty is not divulged to third parties
To keep all records of cleaning work completed after each shift in the appropriate document
To understand your duty to whistle blow if you witness or are informed of any safeguarding issues.
To wear an identification badge at all times
To promote and ensure the good reputation of the organisation.
Health and Safety:
To ensure that you work in a safe environment in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act(HSWA)
To assist in the maintenance of a safe and healthy work environment by understanding and ensuring adherence to the home's Health and Safety Policy and Procedures, including Fire
To practice and promote safe working practices within the home
To take responsibility for your own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by your acts or omissions
To ensure that all COSHH records are maintained and updated when necessary
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 manager, deputy manager, maintenance man or nurse in charge any faults, damaged furniture, faulty appliances, equipment or any potential hazard
To clean up any spillages that you have made, found or been asked to by the nurse in charge
To be aware that the home has adopted a NO SMOKING policy that applies to all posts within the home. Smoking may be carried out in a designated area that can be found outside close to the bike rack.
This job description is intended to give the post holder an appreciation of the role envisaged and the range of duties required; however, it is not definitive and may be reviewed periodically.
Qualifications, Training and Experience:
Previous experience is required
To have a genuine interest for older people
To be willing to participate in National Vocational Training Programmes if necessary
To have good communication skills
To have the ability to work effectively within a team environment.
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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: Up to 13.00 per hour
Schedule:
Day shift
Experience:
Chef: 1 year (preferred)
Cooking: 1 year (preferred)
Kitchen experience: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
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