JOB PURPOSE/MAIN PURPOSE
- To undertake kitchen tasks to provide a high standard of care in order to meet the needs of the residents. To organise their day to complete tasks to the home’s required standards, While working as part of a team.
PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Kitchen Duties
- The post holder will assist in a variety of kitchen and domestic duties and will work as part of an interdisciplinary team.
- To assist with the setting of tables and ensuring a high standard of cleanliness in the dining areas.
- Assist with the preparation of meals, setting of tables and the removal of foods and utensils after meals, in a manner which reflects the home’s philosophy of respect of the resident.
- To rinse and place all used utensils in dishwasher and to wash and place all clean dishes in the appropriate storage area.
- To assist with the preparation and cleaning of vegetables under the instruction and guidance of the Cook.
- To ensure that all dry goods and vegetable areas are kept clean and tidy.
- To brush and mop floors as directed by the Cook.
General
- To comply with Company accident reporting procedures.
- To adhere to all Company, statutory and Health and Safety obligations.
- To attend any relevant training sessions to ensure that you are fully equipped to perform your role effectively as specified by the Nurse Manager.
- To be aware of company policies, procedures and practices concerned within your area of work, e.g. Health & Safety, Fire Awareness, Moving & Handling acquired through formal training as organised by the company.
- To be involved with supporting and orientating new members of staff on an ongoing basis.
- To be involved in quality audits as part of working practice.
- Job Descriptions are systematically reviewed and updated.
- To ensure effective and appropriate communication with residents.
- To be mindful of hazards created by leads/cables, trolleys etc which could cause a resident to fall or injure themselves.
- To exercise efficiency and economy in the use of home resources.
- To undertake such other duties as may be reasonably required for the effective operation of the home.
- Duties/tasks listed within the context of this job description are not exhaustive.
- To report concerns raised by residents/relatives during the course of your duties to the Nurse in Charge / Nurse Manager.
PHYSICAL EFFORT
There is frequent requirement to exert moderate effort during a working shift e.g. the manoeuvring of suction cleaning machines, transferring of wet loads from washing machines to tumble dryer.
PHYSICAL SKILL
There is a requirement for developed physical skills to fulfil duties where there is a requirement for accuracy and speed e.g. cleaning of spillages, transferring of loads, etc.
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: In person