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Job description

We are looking for a Catering Assistant to join our team at Burleigh Hill House on a Bank contract. To provide a catering service for the whole Home and ensure the safe and efficient operation of the kitchen. Please see employer website for full job details & person specification.

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. Assist the Cook/Assistant Cook in the preparation, cooking and serving of food to the residents/patients.
• Ensure the residents/patients confidentiality is maintained at all times. Ensure the residents/patients privacy, dignity and choice is respected
• Report all breakages to Cook/Assistant Cook and dispose of all breakages carefully and appropriately. Report all faulty equipment/repairs/replacements in the Maintenance book.
• 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.
• For preparation and serving of food to patient under direction of Cook/Assistant Cook. Attend all required staff training as organised by the Home Manager.
• Be aware of the Home’s Health and Safety Policy and ensure compliance with same. Take appropriate precautions in relation to cross infection.
• 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’s Policy on COSHH.
• Adhere to Home Policy on Moving and Handling Any other duties deemed reasonable by the Cook in charge.

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.

Further Information

Work Time: As and when required. Normally the shifts are 10 hours long and the shift times are 7.30am to 6pm between Monday to Sunday.