Job Title: Catering Assistant
Location: Eithinog Care Home, Colwyn Bay
Job Type: 27 Hours Days
Hourly Rate : £12.21 plus unsociable hour enhancements
Purpose of the Job
To directly assist in maintaining the hygiene and cleanliness of the kitchen, supporting the Cook in the effective operation of the kitchen and food/beverage preparation. Assist customers at mealtimes with food and beverages.
Key responsibilities
* To assist in the preparation and cooking of food in accordance with the menu, ensuring that preparation and cooking times meet planned meal timeframes.
* Maintain close working relationships with care teams and customers to provide suitable menus.
* Participate in the preparation and cleaning of the kitchen and dining areas as per cleaning schedule. Ensure the required standards are met, including compliance with COSHH requirements.
* Follow HACCP system guidelines in the storage, preparation and serving of food.
* Serve food and beverages as required to customers as directed by line manager and finalise preparation of evening meals/snacks. Maintain an awareness of individual customer risk assessments relating to specific support needs, such as dysphagia.
* Ensure the mealtime process is safe, comfortable and enjoyable for customers, assisting customers with food and beverages as required.
* To use all equipment safely and appropriately and be aware of health and safety regulations in the workplace, ensuring the safe and hygienic maintenance of all equipment, reporting any equipment faults or need to re-order supplies to the line manager.
* To acquire knowledge of and carry out all safety precautions, fire drills, and personal and food hygiene practices.
* Raise any concerns or issues that may affect staff or customers well-being or safety.
* To ensure that any purchases on behalf of the service are agreed beforehand with the line manager and are within pre-agreed limits.
* To comply with all Health and Safety policies and procedures.
* To comply with Grosvenor Care Ltd and any local safeguarding and mental capacity act (MCA) policies and procedures.
* To work within the regulatory compliance requirements applicable at the respective service.
* To maintain an awareness of individual customer risk assessments relating to specific support needs, for example, dysphagia, mobility and safety.
* To participate in supervision, appropriate staff meetings and training activities (including updates) as required, sometimes off-site and outside of normal hours.
* To be responsible for maintaining and improving own knowledge and skills through experience and training.
* To undertake additional responsibilities as requested by the Service Manager following the successful completion of specific training and personal skills development.
* To undertake any other reasonable duties as requested.
Person specification
Essential requirements
* To have a level 2 food hygiene certificate or willingness to work towards this.
* To have previous relevant experience would be advantageous.
* To be able to work flexibly within rostered hours.
Key competencies and skills
* To have basic literacy and numeracy.
* To have basic food/beverage preparation skills.
* To be able to demonstrate an understanding of safe and correct food hygiene/handling procedures.
* To have good communication skills.
* To be a good team worker.
* To be able to demonstrate an understanding of COSHH implications for
materials/supplies would be advantageous.
* To be able to demonstrate an understanding of infection control principles
(including hazard compliance) would be advantageous.
If you are a motivated and caring individual who is passionate about delivering exceptional service and support, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding role.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From £12.21 per hour
Expected hours: 27 per week
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Employee discount
* On-site parking
* Store discount
Work Location: In person