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We are looking for a Catering Assistant to join our team at Burleigh Hill House, on a permanent basis. The shifts are 10 hours long and the shift times are: 7.30am – 6pm, between Mon – Sun.
Duties
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 areas of 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.
This job description may be reviewed at any time.
* Experience of working independently and as part of a team.
* Experience working within a hospital or Nursing Home environment.
* Minimum of 1 years kitchen experience to include basic food preparation, temperature control.
About Burleigh Hill House
Burleigh Hill House joined MD Healthcare in 2016. Situated in historic Carrickfergus, the purpose-built home has been established for over 20 years and offers both Nursing and Residential care. There are beautiful dayrooms, dining rooms and quiet areas around the home for residents along with a beautiful summer house in the garden.
We are an Equal Opportunities Employer.
The company operate a no smoking policy.
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If you think this role would be for you, please fill in the application form below.
A satisfactory enhanced AccessNI check will be required for this post The Optimum Care Group of companies, as per the Access NI Code of Practice, has a policy on the secure handling, use, storage and retention of disclosure information. Copies of these documents along with the Access NI Code of Practice are available upon request by contacting the HR Department.If successful please be aware that we have a policy on the recruitment of ex-offenders. Our Policy states that any existence of a criminal conviction will not necessarily lead to the withdrawal of a job offer, but the failure to fully and accurately disclose all criminal convictions will lead to the withdrawal of the offer.
We are delighted you want to be part of our team!
Please fill in the application form below to apply now:
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