To assist in organising and controlling the efficient and economic production of quality food within the allowed budget, whilst maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene. Principle Accountabilities: 1. Food Preparation
• Assist in the preparation, cooking and serving of meals. 2. Communication
• Participate in Staff and service user meetings as required. 3. Training & Development
• Maintain and improve professional knowledge and competence.
• Attend mandatory training days/courses both on and off site as and when required. 4. Health & Safety
• Wash up after meals. Ensure all crockery and equipment is cleaned and stored appropriately and that the overall cleaning of the kitchen area (and where appropriate the dining areas) is carried out effectively.
• Ensure statutory Health & Safety standards are met in the kitchen and dining areas.
• Report immediately to your Manager any illness of an infectious nature of accident incurred by a service user, colleague, self or another.
• Understand and ensure the implementation of the care centre's Health & Safety policy and Emergency and Fire procedures.
• Report to the Home Manager, or the Handyperson, any faulty appliances, damaged furniture/equipment or any potential hazard.
• Promote safe working practice in the Care Centre Job Description Reference B16 Kitchen Assistant Stockton Care Limited / Manager's HR Manual / 93 5. General
• Promote and ensure the good reputation of the care centre.
• Ensure that all information of confidential nature gained in the course of duty is not divulged to third parties
• Notify the Home Manager, or the Person in Charge, as soon as possible of your inability to report for duty, and also on your return to work from all periods of absence.
• Ensure the security of the Care Centre is maintained at all times
• Adhere to all Company policies and procedures within the defined timescales.
• Ensure all equipment is clean and well maintained.
• Carry out any other tasks that may be reasonably assigned to you. Key Competencies: N/A Communications & Working Relationships: Should be able to communicate and work effectively with colleagues and Line Managers Decision Making Authority & Responsibility: Is able to consider alternatives and assesses their impact and potential problems. Can implement decisions and evaluate results
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: From £12.21 per hour
Benefits:
* On-site parking
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: KA28/12/22