Job Description

JOB TITLE: Kitchen Assistant REPORTING TO: Head Chef /Home Manager, or Qualified Nurse

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Purpose of Role

To assist in organising and controlling the efficient and economic production of quality food within the allowed budget, whilst maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene.

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Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities

Service;

Assist in the preparation, cooking and serving of meals.

Wash up after meals. Ensure all crockery and equipment is cleaned and stored appropriately, and that the overall cleaning of the kitchen area (and, where appropriate, the dining areas) is carried out effectively.

Maintain accurate records of food supplies, and freezer / fridge temperatures.

Ensure all equipment is clean and well maintained.

Ensure statutory Health and Safety standards in the kitchen and dining areas.

Understand, and ensure the implementation of, the Home's Health and Safety policy, and Emergency and Fire procedures.

Support the implementation and delivery of an activities programme to individual and groups of residents ensuring that all residents participate in some form of activity daily

At all times remain person focused and family aware to ensure that individual likes, needs and wants are met

Answer the door and telephone appropriately, respond accordingly, and pass on messages promptly to ensure a high standard of customer care.

Ensure the home's resources are used appropriately to minimise waste and reduce risk

Communication:

Participate in Staff and Resident/family meetings as required and contribute ideas for the home.

Keep all written records as in accordance with regulations

Human Resources and Training

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Remain flexible in shift/working patterns to meet the needs of the home

Attend mandatory training days/courses, on or off site, as and when required.

Achieve relevant S/NVQ/Diploma qualifications

Health & Safety;

Report immediately to the Registered Home Manager, or Person in Charge, any illness of an infectious nature or accident incurred by a resident, colleague, self or another and complete recordings and notifications as per legal requirements.

Report to the Home Manager, or the maintenance person, any faulty appliances, damaged furniture, equipment or any potential hazard.

Promote safe working practice in the home

General:

Promote a positive personal / professional profile within the local community, ensuring the good reputation of the home at all times.

Ensure high standards of personal appearance and cleanliness of self at all times

Ensure that all information of confidential nature gained in the course of duty is not divulged to third parties.

Ensure the security of the home is maintained at all times

Adhere to all Company policies and procedures within the defined timescales.

Carry out any other tasks that may be reasonably assigned to you.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 12.60 per hour

Benefits:

Discounted or free food On-site parking
Experience:

Kitchen / fast food: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person