MD Healthcare Ltd

Employer Location: BT23 7HH
Phone Number: 02891828999
Email: recruitment@optimumcaregroup.co.uk
Web: https://optimumcaregroup.co.uk

Job description

We are looking for a Catering Assistant on join our team at Burleigh Hill House. The contract is for 30 hours per week, working over 3 days. The shifts are 10 hours long and the shift times are: 7.30am to 6pm, between Monday to Sunday. To provide a catering service for the whole Home and ensure the safe and efficient operation of the kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards of efficiency and cleanliness expected within all areas of the kitchen.
• Ensure that all areas of the kitchen are cleaned using an organised schedule of work as organised by the Cook / Assistant Cook.
• Adhere to safe Handling of Food Regulations.
• Ensure the Residents’/ Patients’ confidentiality is maintained at all times.
• Report all breakages to Cook / Assistant Cook and dispose of all breakages carefully and appropriately.
• Report all accidents, incidents and near misses to the Cook / Assistant or Nurse in charge.
• Attend staff meetings as organised by the Home Manager. Adhere to Safe Food Handling regulations.
• Be aware of the Home’s Health and Safety Policy and ensure compliance with same.
• Wear appropriate personal, protective equipment/clothing if required as per COSHH guidelines. Ensure safety signs are displayed when necessary e.g. wet floor.
• Maintain all equipment in good, clean, working order. If any faults occur in the equipment do not use and report to Cook / Assistant Cook.
• Adhere to Home’s Fire Safety Policy at all times.
• Adhere to Home Policy on Moving and Handling Any other duties deemed reasonable by the Cook in charge.
• Assist the Cook /Assistant Cook in the preparation, cooking and serving of food to the Residents / Patients.
• Report all faulty equipment/repairs/replacements in the Maintenance book.
• Ensure the Residents’/Patients’ privacy, dignity and choice is respected
• Adhere to Home’s Policy on COSHH.
• Take appropriate precautions in relation to cross infection.
• Attend all required staff training as organised by the Home Manager.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Experience of working independently and as part of a team.

Desirable Skills

• Experience working within a hospital or Nursing Home environment.
• Basic Food Hygiene certificate.
• Minimum of 1 years kitchen experience to include basic food preparation, temperature control.