We are looking for an Kitchen assistant who's wants to make a difference to the lives of our elderly residents.
You will be working 30hours a week at West Farm, as a member of a dedicated team who provide the highest standards possible to enhance the quality of life of our residents. You may be required to pick up shifts and to work at one of our sister homes to help cover for holidays.
West Farm Care Centre is a 50 bed home
Your day-to-day...
Kitchen Assistant Responsible to: Head Cook/Chef
Objectives: To provide support to the cook/chef as directed. Key tasks:
1. To keep the kitchen clean and free from dirt (Daily)
2. To remove all crockery, utensils and food from dinning room tables at the end of each meal, wash and put away (Daily)
3. To clean all cupboards in the kitchens (Weekly)
4. To Clean all internal surfaces of the refrigerators (Weekly)
5. To clean all external surfaces of the refrigerators and defrost (Weekly)
6. To clean all external and internal surfaces of the micro wave (Weekly)
7. To provide general cleaning to the kitchen and dinning room area (Daily)
8. To serve drinks to all residents who request one (Daily)
9. Report any defects with equipment immediately and ensure this equipment is not used until repaired. Ensure all kitchen equipment is stored safely.
10. Ensure the Kitchen area is clean and free from rubbish at all times.
11. Be aware of Health and Safety issues at all times e.g. ensure the floor is dry and free from hazards. Use warning signs if appropriate.
12. To undertake any other reasonable request/task as and when requested on instruction from a senior member of staff.
13. To complete the above in a speedy and timely fashion
All staff are required to:
1. Show courtesy and respect to residents, visitors and colleagues at all times.
2. Maintain confidentiality at all times.
3. Report any untoward incidents to the senior member of staff on duty, including illness of residents or fellow members of staff.
Job Type: Permanent
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £12.21 per hour
Benefits:
* On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Newcastle upon Tyne NE12 8UT: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
* Kitchen : 1 year (required)
* Catering: 1 year (required)
* Cooking: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person