Kitchen Assistant
What's on offer:
* All mandatory training provided
* One uniform
* Offer state pension
Shift pattern
Kitchen assistant 8am to 11am (including weekends)
Kitchen assistant 3pm to 6pm (including weekends)
Part time 15/25 hours per week including weekends
Pay rate:
GBP8.50 to GBP9.30 per hour depending on experience
Job description of Kitchen Assistant
Work in the kitchen at the care home and cook for dementia service users.
* To produce a high standard of cooking and food presentation and serving.
* Participate in production of menus and revue same on a regular basis.
* keep records of kitchen cleaning rota up to date.
* Ensure cleaning methods and standard of cleanliness meets hygiene rules and regulations.
* Ensure storage areas for food stuffs are clean and tidy and that different foods eg fresh food such as meat and vegetables, frozen foods and dry goods are stored in correct places and containers at the correct temperatures.
* Ensure that all food in fridge are dated and labelled if being kept for further use and all foods left over are covered.
* Keep daily records of the fridge and freezer temperature readings and report if there is any change or fault and try to ascertain cause for problem.
* Ensure adequate stock of all foodstuffs are kept and participate in ordering of weekly fresh and dry goods in conjunction with matron/nurse in charge.
* Maintain all equipment in working order and report any faulty or broken equipment.
* Ensure all kitchen refuse and waste food is disposed of in correct bins for collections.
* Ensure when receive delivery check all items.
* All kitchen assistants are responsible for serving and assisting breakfast to residents who requires assistance.
* Undertake any other reasonable request made by the management/nurse in charge.
This Job Description indicates only the main duties and responsibilities of the post. It is not intended as an exhaustive list. Oliver house Care home reserves the right to amend this Job Description from time to time, according to business needs. Any major changes will be confirmed in writing.
Previous experience in a similar role would be beneficial