FIXED 2 WEEK ROTA
WEEK 1 (14 hours Contracted)
Tuesday Cook 8am-2pm, Wednesday & Thursday 10am-2pm Kitchen Assistant
WEEK 2 (18 Hours)
Tuesday Cook 8am-2pm, Wednesday, Saturday & Sunday 10am-2pm Kitchen Assistant
COOK JOB DESCRIPTION
· Cooks to record temperatures of fridge and freezer at start of shift and at end of shift reporting any concerns to manager if equipment faulty.
- Cooks to wear appropriate uniform with plain black trousers and flat sensible shoes at all times
- Cooks to clean the food preparation area, equipment, and other kitchen tools before cooking to prevent infection. Ensure the food preparation areas are clean and hygienic, using correct boards for foods being prepared, all foods to be probed by cook before serving to ensure cooked thoroughly too appropriate temperature.
- Cooks to prepare meals for residents, staff and guests, must continuously clean their work areas, and cooking utensils used to prevent infection. Always ensuring cleaning is performed before cooking, during and after to ensure smooth running of the kitchen area , leaving kitchen tidy at end of shift, promoting effective working conditions.
- Cooks paying particular attention to the safety of their foods, as care homes often have vulnerable/sick patients who are susceptible to infections, when food is improperly prepared.
- Cooks to order regular supplies of foods to ensure ingredients required are available, and ensure they are stored correctly, and in appropriate place, all foods must be stored in original packaging to ensure use by/best before dates are present on all packaging.
- Cooks to wash all utensils and dishes used, making sure they are stored safely/appropriately in a cleaned sanitized area, and ensure cooker/oven is cleaned thoroughly at end of their shift.
- Cooks must be aware of any special dietary requirements, any allergies as patients can have severe reactions when they receive wrong meal, or when ingredients are added that could lead to a medical crisis.
- Cooks to record daily, all kitchen paperwork required throughout their shift to ensure accurate records are completed within their duties.
- Cooks to carry out regular stocktake regularly to ensure foods are available for 4 weekly menus, all menus must be followed, any menu changes must be discussed with manager, and menus must be adhered to.
· Cooks to be fully aware of the fire policy and the awareness of food hygiene regulations, ensuring adherence to the Homes Health and Safety Policy and Procedures. Also to take responsibility for your own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by your acts or omissions
KITCHEN ASSISTANT JOB DESCRIPTION
Key Responsibilities
To prepare and present breakfast to all residents meeting nutritional and hydration needs
To assist the cook to serve Lunch to the residents
To assist with preparation of foods such as sandwiches, boiled eggs and grated cheese, etc..
To check the menu on each shift and complete any required preparation for the evening meal including individual requests.
To be aware of the special diets that may be required
To complete the morning drinks trolley and collect all used cups and breakfast equipment prior to lunch time.
To dispose of food waste/rubbish before finishing your shift
To help prepare trolley/cutlery for lunch and to ensure that trolley is collected promptly, to wash lunch dishes before 1.30pm
To load the dishwasher and/or wash-up by hand, ensure that resident’s lunch dishes are washed in dishwasher for next mealtime.
To ensure the kitchen is left to a high level of cleanliness before leaving your shift, not leaving until this is the case
To assist/ put away any supplies delivered to the Home (Delivery day)
General
To attend and participate in staff meetings and attend all mandatory training, supervision and appraisals, when required
To communicate effectively with other staff, relatives and visitors including professional agencies regarding residents
To be fully aware of the fire policy and the awareness of food hygiene regulations, ensuring adherence to the Homes Health and Safety Policy and Procedures
To wear uniform provided with plain black trousers and flat sensible shoes at all times
Ensure that you do not use a mobile telephone while on duty
Understand your duty to whistleblow if you witness bad practice or harm to a resident within the Home
Health and Safety
To take responsibility for your own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by your acts or omissions
To be fully aware and comply with infection control policies and procedures and appropriate hand hygiene technique
To report immediately to the person in charge, any illness of an infectious nature or accident incurred by a resident, colleague, self or another
To report to the Management, Maintenance man or person in charge of any faults, damaged equipment or any potential hazard
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: £12.81-£14.11 per hour
Expected hours: 14.0 – 18.0 per week
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Experience:
- Cooking: 1 year (required)
Language:
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
