Kitchen Assistant (With AC duties) - Harold McCauley


Job description

To assist the Cook and Assistant Cook in the preparation of nutritional meals to meet the needs of the residents, within the Christian ethos of the Council for Social Witness.

Responsibilities

  • To assist the Cook/Assistant Cook with food preparation. To serve food. To take rubbish to bins. To clean and tidy work areas.
  • To clean and tidy kitchen areas including shelves, drawers and cooker. To clean floors, tiles and appliances. To wash dishes.
  • To assist with the preparation of snacks (eg. tea, sandwiches, suppers) etc. To prepare vegetables. To clean and tidy dining room. Setting up tables for meals and trays where appropriate.
  • To arrange for the laundry of cloths, napkins and tea towels etc To maintain records as required
  • To carry out any other reasonable duty as required by the management of the Home, which is necessary for the support and well-being of the residents.
  • Staff must use the equipment provided in the carrying out of their duties In carrying out the duties of Kitchen Assistant, the person will require the following:
  • To be in sympathy with the Christian ethos of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland. To comply with all CSW policies and procedures as required To have integrity, honesty and patience.
  • To have an understanding of the needs of the elderly in a nursing/residential home situation. To have an even temperament. To have an ability to work as a member of the caring team.
  • To have an ability to treat residents as individuals and tolerate their likes and dislikes. To respect the authority and direction of the senior members of Staff in the Home.
  • This job description is intended to be neither definitive nor restrictive and can be changed or augmented at any time to meet changing needs.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

  • Evidence an understanding of and respect for the needs of older people; Awareness of health and safety practices within a working and residential environment. Basic Food Hygiene Certificate Experience of catering outside a domestic setting.
  • Willingness to work additional hours to meet the requirements of the Home; Committed to working within the Christian ethos of the Home.

Application Information

Application packs are available for download at www.presbyterianireland.org/socialcarejobs or can be requested by email personnel@presbyterianireland.org or phoning 02890417255. CVs are not accepted as a form of application. Vacancies may closer earlier if sufficient applications received.

Vacancy ID
1655022
Job ref.
H-24-07
Job Sector
Hotel and Catering
Area
Co Tyrone
Location
Omagh
Salary
£11.44 per hour (£12.02 per hour for Cook duties)
No. vacancies
1
Contract Type
Permanent
Weekly hours
36
Published date
02/05/2024
Closing date
17/05/2024
Worktime
To be confirmed

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