Employer Location: DOWN
Phone Number: 02890401642
Email: enquiries@towellhouse.co.uk
Job description
Job Title: Catering Assistant. Responsible To: Executive Chef. Location: Towell House Residential Home, Belfast. Towell House Residential Home is committed to delivering person-centred care of the highest possible standard within a holistic, loving, and homely environment. The Catering Assistant will work with integrity, honesty, openness, accountability, and respect. Be aware of and adhere to policies regarding clinical governance, human rights, health and safety, and resident welfare. Support the orientation of new staff and contribute to continuous service improvement. Communicate effectively and maintain positive working relationships with colleagues.
Responsibilities
* Secure all cleaning materials when not in use.
* Clean all kitchen and dining room areas including dry goods store, food prep zones, windows, ledges, fly screens, and extract filters.
* Assist in food preparation and cooking under the direction of the chefs.
* Support the service of meals to residents, including setting of Dining Rooms.
* Use and care for kitchen equipment appropriately.
* Report any equipment faults or breakdowns to the chefs.
* Maintain high standards of hygiene and safety at all times.
* Report any accidents or incidents promptly.
* Adhere to the Home’s policies, procedures, and dress code.
* Participate in staff induction and continuous training.
* Attend staff meetings when required.
* Assist in other areas of the Home as directed by management.
Skills and Qualifications
Essential Skills
* Excellent communication skills.
* Ability to work well in a team.
* Basic literacy and numeracy skills.
* Must be resident in the UK with the right to work.
Desirable Skills
* Up-to-date mandatory training records.
* Previous experience working in a kitchen or catering setting.
Further Information
Location: Towell House Residential Care Home, 57 Kings Road, Belfast, BT57BS. Staff Wellbeing Benefits Package. As a valued employee we care for you from the first day of employment. Excellent, competitive rates of pay reviewed annually. Westfield Foresight Health Cash Plan for all eligible staff. Employee Assistance Programme. 24/7 Advice, Counselling, and Information Line. Health Club Concession. Westfield Rewards (Discounts & Offers on hundreds of leading online & High Streets retailers) Your Children are covered on Westfield Core Health Benefits Free. Access to Health E Hub Via Westfield Health Cover. Group Life Assurance (4x annual salary, in service, death benefit) No time deduction for meal breaks. Contributory Company Pension Scheme up to 5%. Fantastic induction process. Free training to NVQ Diploma level 5/ other recognised training for non-care staff. Learning and Development Support. Career Opportunities leading to Senior Management. Recognised pay structure for certified training. Free Uniform. Annual bonuses x 3. Long Service Bonuses (5 yrs. 8 yrs. & 10 yrs.) Care, domestic and catering staff have 6.6 weeks A/L per annum. Overtime paid at time and a half. Recognised Bank Holiday worked, paid at double time, for eligible staff. Free parking. Mileage allowance for training on your days off.