Kitchen Assistant

Comply with company policy in terms of Food Safety and Health and Safety, completing and storing all records.

Prepare simple meals i.e. vegetables and salad items for service under the direction of the chef.

Prepare ancillary items for service such as bread rolls and drinks.

Ensure dining areas are clean, tidy and attractively presented.

Prepare dining areas for all meals including laying tables with clean & polished cutlery, glassware and condiments

Serve food to residents in dining areas during meal times.

Prepare beverage trolleys in line with operational standards.

Prepare and deliver meal trays to residents' rooms When Required), the lay up of the trays will be in line with the Home Standard.

Prepare and deliver beverage trays to residents, relatives and guests or to offices/meetings.

Wash dishes by hand or place them in the dishwasher. Wash pots, pans, and trays. Store clean items neatly and safely to minimise breakages.

Sweep and mop kitchen floors, keeping them free from grease or spillage at all times.

Wash worktables, walls and kitchen equipment and appliances in accordance with cleaning schedules.

Sign off cleaning schedule on completion of tasks.

Transfer supplies and equipment between storage and work areas.

Operate all kitchen equipment within competence safely and in accordance with instructions.

Report defects and withdraw from use immediately.

Segregate and remove rubbish and place it in designated containers.

Put supplies away in the correct place and lock storerooms and cupboards.

Leave kitchen tidy, clean and secure.

General

Adhere to the safeguarding policy and follow the Duty of Candour requirements

Talk to residents on a daily basis when appropriate.

Participate in the day activity as directed by the general manager.

Work hands on alongside team members when staff shortages occur, irrespective of shift patterns or days of the week.

Essential

Knowledge of Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH)

Knowledge COSHH legislation

Food hygiene legislation

Awareness of safeguarding

Preparation and presentation of modified diets

Customer service experience

Food preparation & presentation of simple meals

Stock control

Multi-tasker

Person centered

Diligent

Flexible

Can do approach

Desirable

Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

Level 2 Health and Safety

Catering
All Departments is a required field
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£12.07 per hour
Function
Nursing Home
Hours Per Week
37.5

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• Kitchen Assistant - Eltisley Manor, You will be required to work on rolling rota (below).


• Week 1: Monday, Thursday and Friday


• Week 2: Monday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday


All shifts 7:30am - 15:30pm