Kitchen Assistant - Clacton-on-Sea, United Kingdom - St Michaels Care Home

St Michaels Care Home

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Clacton-on-Sea, United Kingdom

3 days ago

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ST MICHAELS' CARE HOME

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE:

KITCHEN ASSISTANT

RESPONSIBLE TO:

MANAGER

QUALIFICATIONS:

CERTIFICATE OF BASIC FOOD HYGIENCE

AIM:
To participate as a member of the kitchen staff in

Providing the highest possible standard of food provision

At St Michael's and act at all times in accordance with the

Agreed code of conduct.

RESPONSIBILITIES
1) To assist cook in charge/cook on a daily basis to attain the highest possible

Standard of catering within the Home.

2) To carry out daily work in accordance with specific routine e.g. prepare

Vegetables in morning/prepare suppers.

3) To carry out the daily and weekly cleaning as set out in written schedule within the kitchen adhering to COSHH regulations.

4) To carry out work complying with mandatory regulations of Health and Safety, Food Hygiene and Environmental Health.

5) Be prepared to be flexible within the working environment, working any duties within the kitchen assistant remit.

6) To be aware of the need for good hygiene practices and ensure high standards of;
a. Personal hygiene

b. Kitchen hygiene in the preparation and service of food

c. Cleanliness of equipment and premises.

7) Any other relevant duties as required for the efficient running of the kitchen.

8) Willing and capable to be flexible and adjust to various duties and hours.

9) Capable and willing to work on own initiative.

10) To carryout dishwashing tasks, manually or using dishwasher.

Health & Safety
11) Ensure statutory Health and Safety standards in the kitchen and dining areas.

12) Ensure all crockery and equipment is cleaned and stored appropriately, and that the overall cleaning of the kitchen area is carried out effectively.

13) Understand, and ensure the implementation of the Health and Safety policy, and Emergency and Fire procedures.

14) Report to Home Manager, or Maintenance Person, any faulty appliances, damaged furniture, equipment or potential hazard.

15) Promote safe working practice in the kitchen.

16) Ensure that all information of confidential nature gained in the course of duty is not divulged to third parties.

17) Adhere to all St Michael's policies and procedures at all times.

18) Carry out any other tasks that may be reasonably assigned to you.

19) Undertake mandatory training and other training as appropriate

20) Attend meetings as appropriate. It is expected that staff will attend a minimum of 2 staff meetings annually.

21) Be aware of emergency procedures, including fire precautions and drill.

22) To adopt a neat, clean and tidy appearance at all times and wear the

Appropriate as supplied by the home.

23) Policies and procedures are adhered to and to be familiar with the Employee Handbook.

Communication

Liaise with other staff as appropriate.
Attend annual appraisal interviews with Head of Department, identifying any personal training needs.

This list is not exhaustive, but all duties should be undertaken at the request of the Person in Charge.

This job description will be reviewed at regular interviews

Job Types:
Part-time, Zero hours contract

Part-time hours: 12 per week

Salary:
£11.01 per hour

Benefits: