Domestic/Kitchen Assistant

We are currently recruiting for a Domestic Assistant ( Laundry, Cleaning, Kitchen assistant) , on a part- time basis, working 12-16 hours a week

The shift pattern for Domestic Staff is as follows:

Laundry shift 10:30am- 2pm

Cleaning shift 9am- 1pm

Kitchen Assistant 10:30am-2:30pm

The position covers working in all three areas, it will be a mixture of shifts every week.

Responsibilities and Duties

Laundry:

- Washing, drying and ironing of residents clothes and household linen to a high standard

- Maintain clothes in a good state of repair

- Make good repairable items and report items beyond repair to the Manager or Nurse in charge

- Putting away residents personal clothing in the appropriate wardrobes and drawers

- Restocking of household linen

- Ensuring cleanliness of laundry room and equipment

- Report any faults of laundry equipment to the Manager or Nurse in charge

- Ensure foul linen is washed in the sluice machine

- To carry out any other duties, within reason that from time to time are deemed necessary by management

Cleaning:

- Cleaning the home to an acceptably high standard of cleanliness and comfort. Follow cleaning schedules.

- To use appropriate methods and correct materials to clean all surfaces and soft furnishings according to the requirements of the cleaning schedule and Health and Safety regulations.

- To follow Health and Safety procedures when dealing with the disposal of waste, and in cleaning and laundering throughout the home.

Kitchen Assistant

-Assisting the Cook with the preparation of meal ingredients, which includes washing, cleaning, peeling, cutting, and chopping fruit, vegetables, poultry, and meat.

-Sweeping and mopping the kitchen floors as well as wiping down kitchen walls.

- To follow Health and Safety procedures and Food Safety procedures at all times

- Preparing the dining room for Service Users, setting up the tables

- Washing utensils and dishes and making sure they are stored appropriately

- Disposing of rubbish

All the training will be provided.

Qualifications and Skills

Minimum requirements:

- Previous experience working as a Domestic within a Care Home setting would be an advantage.

- DBS check (can be completed on-site)

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: £11.44 per hour

Expected hours: 12 – 16 per week

Benefits:

• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Application question(s):

• Are you flexible with shifts and available to work weekends?

Experience:

• Cleaning experience in Care Home: 1 year (preferred)
• Domestic/ Kitchen Assistant: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

• DBS certificate (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person