Job Description

Kitchen Assistant
Burnview Healthcare is a group of family run care homes which specialises in Dementia, Nursing, Residential, and Day care. Our emphasis is on creating a caring and secure environment where our residents know that they are 'Living Amongst Friends.
Working as part of a team all our employees play a vital role in ensuring our residents are well cared for whilst promoting a positive and enjoyable working environment. In return, we offer our employees competitive rates of pay, full training both online and in person, and access to our Employee Assistance Programme.
We are currently recruiting for a Kitchen Assistant to assist in the preparation and serving of nutritiously balanced meals and to maintain a safe and hygienically clean environment within the kitchen, associated stores and Prep Room.
About the role
Main Duties and Responsibilities
1. To communicate with and assist the cook.
2. To store ordered foods in their appropriate places.
3. To set tables in the dining rooms before meal times.
4. To transport meals and trolleys too and from the dining rooms.
5. To ensure the kitchen equipment is kept hygienically clean
6. To clean all surfaces including the floor.
7. To clean all pots/pans and dishes and stack in the shelving racks.
8. To be aware of and comply with Health and Safety requirements in the kitchen.
9. To show courteousness and willingness to help/assist all persons visiting the Home.
10. To discuss personal and professional development with your supervisor.
11. To be willing to attend staff meetings and fire drills as required.
This indicates only the main duties and responsibilities of the post. It is not intended as an exhaustive list.
Burnview Healthcare reserves the right to amend this job description from time to time, according to business needs. Any changes will be confirmed in writing. Please note that you share with Burnview Healthcare the responsibility for making suggestions to alter the scope of your duties and improve the effectiveness of you post.
About the company
Burnview Healthcare specialises in Dementia, Nursing, Residential and Day care with homes in four locations in Northern Ireland. As family run care homes our emphasis is on creating a caring and secure environment where all our residents know that they are 'Living Amongst Friends'.
Required Criteria

• Right to live and work in the UK
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels
• Team player.

• Experience of working within a similar sector
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

• Establishing Rapport With Clients
• Ability to Identify and Anticipate needs
• Cleaning Skills
• Initiative