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£10.42
Salary
Job Type:
Full-time
Hours:
40 hrs pw
Role:
Permanent
Annual Leave:
5.6 weeks pro rata
Your Benefits :
Free Onsite Parking
Free Uniform
Paid Training & Induction
Company Pension
Job Ref: 24MDBL11
We are looking for a full-time Kitchen Assistant to join our team in Beverly Lodge.
Shift times are 8 am – 6 pm , 4 days per week.
Main Function of the Job
To provide a catering service for the whole Home and ensure the safe and efficient operation of the kitchen.
Duties & Responsibilities
The post holder is responsible for the cleanliness of the whole Home and will therefore:
- Maintain high standards of efficiency and cleanliness expected within all areasof 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.
Health and Safety
- 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.
Essential Criteria
- Minimum of 1 years kitchen experience to include basic food preparation, and temperature control.
Desirable Criteria
- Experience working within a hospital or Nursing Home environment.
- Basic Food Hygiene certificate.
About Beverly Lodge
MD Healthcare acquired the home in August 2019 and has been substantially upgraded to improve the environment for the residents. The home is a calm environment that is conducive to well-being and mood enhancement with themed areas throughout the home for therapeutic activity.
We are an Equal Opportunities Employer.
We operate a no Smoking Policy.
Please Note: Applicants within the last six months need not re-apply.
