Summary of duties:
- Support the preparation, cooking and serving of food.
- Operate an efficient stock control system.
- Ensure cleaning schedules are adhered to.
Specific duties:
- Food Preparation Support: Assist the cook with basic food preparation tasks such as washing, peeling, and chopping ingredients.
- Meal Service: Help serve meals and drinks to residents in dining areas or distribute meals to units where required.
- Kitchen Cleaning: Maintain cleanliness in the kitchen, including washing dishes, cleaning surfaces, and ensuring equipment is hygienic.
- Food Hygiene Compliance: Follow food safety and hygiene standards when handling food, storing ingredients, and preparing meals.
- Stock Handling: Assist with receiving deliveries, storing food correctly, and monitoring stock rotation to ensure freshness.
- Supporting Dietary Needs: Help ensure meals are prepared and served according to residents’ dietary requirements and preferences.
- Maintaining Kitchen Organisation: Keep food preparation areas tidy and organised to support efficient kitchen operations.
- Waste Management: Dispose of food waste and other kitchen waste safely and in line with care home procedures.
- Assisting During Busy Periods: Support the cook and kitchen team during busy meal times to ensure meals are served promptly.
- Record Keeping: Help maintain basic records such as temperature checks, cleaning schedules, and food safety documentation.
See full job description on our website > https://www.ashfieldcarehome.com/catering-assistant-jd
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: £12.71 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Discounted or free food
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Store discount
Work Location: In person
