Organisation: The Somme Nursing Home
Post: Domestic/Food Service Assistant
Hours: 9.30am – 6.30pm / 9.30am - 1.45pm / 1.45pm - 6.30pm
Reports to: Senior Domestic Supervisor / Senior Catering Supervisor
Salary: £11.44 per Hour
Location: The Somme Nursing Home, 121 Circular Road, Belfast BT4 2NA
Contract Type: Permanent
Job Closing Date: 31st December 2024
Interview Date: On receipt of application
The Somme Nursing Home is a charity providing treatment and quality care for service and ex-service persons since 1914. It is registered as a general category nursing home with the Regulation & Quality Improvement Authority.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Working as part of a domestic & kitchen team to ensure that spaces within the Nursing Home are kept neat, tidy, and sanitary, as well as assisting in kitchen duties connected with the preparation, cooking, and presentation of meals.
Job Description
Domestic Cleaning
* Assist in providing a clean, healthy, and hygienic environment for residents and staff that complies with Health & Safety and COSHH standards.
* Be responsible for ensuring the home looks, feels, and smells nice for our residents as well as visitors.
* Achieve a high standard of cleanliness to maintain a clean, pleasant, and safe environment and to reduce the risk of infection.
* Clean and conduct domestic duties as required by the work schedules produced by the Senior Domestic/Laundry/Kitchen Supervisor.
* Organise day-to-day cleaning duties to best suit the needs of the home, including cleaning of beds, mopping, damp dusting, cleaning of internal glass, walls, vacuuming, scrubbing (manual & machine), steam cleaning, and buffing.
* Perform ‘deep’ and ‘special’ cleans in accordance with training given and method statements provided by Senior Supervisor.
* Change curtains and clean blinds.
* Ensure that all bedrooms, bathrooms, and communal areas are properly cleaned and maintained throughout the building.
* Work as part of the Domestic/Laundry/Kitchen team and respond to requests from Nursing Staff and Management team regarding work priorities, local protocols, and procedures.
* Adapt to unforeseen demands and tasks as appropriate to the environment and the grade.
* Work in accordance with all COSHH, Health and Safety, and Manual Handling Policies as issued by the Trust.
Food Service Assistant
* Assist Cook with preparation and serving meals.
* Ensure all crockery, utensils, and cooking equipment are washed and ready for use at each meal.
* Prepare tables in the dining room and trolleys for carrying food each mealtime.
* Ensure food is appropriately managed with regard to checking on arrival for quantity, quality, and use by date.
* Ensure food is stored appropriately and stock rotation is carried out. Inform Cook of any problems.
* Ensure all stock ordered is consistent with planned menus that reflect choice and preference.
* Ensure appropriate waste disposal of used foods and bags/bins are emptied daily.
* Ensure all health and safety and environmental health standards are achieved and maintained.
* Report and record in the appropriate manner any information considered important to the Nurse Manager or Business Support Manager.
* Ensure that the Cook-in-charge is kept informed of any changes or problems that occur during his/her absence.
* Maintain a good standard of hygiene and cleanliness & record keeping throughout the kitchen, to meet required standards of practice prescribed by Environmental Health Agencies.
* Ensure that all machines are used correctly, cleaned, and stored. Any faults or damage is to be reported immediately.
* Maintain cleaning schedules for the kitchen, equipment, and associated areas.
Laundry
* Be responsible for the overall cleanliness of the Home and ensure that the laundry of residents is to the highest standard, including well-presented ironed clothes and bedding.
* Ensure that residents’ laundry is collected and correctly labelled to minimise lost items of clothing.
* Ensure that all cleaning and laundry equipment is correctly and appropriately used and kept in a safe condition. Report any defects to the Maintenance team.
* As directed by Senior Domestic Supervisor, ensure that daily/weekly housekeeping tasks are completed as required and regular deep cleans are programmed.
* Be sensitive to the privacy and individual needs of the residents and ensure all necessary documentation is completed daily.
* Maintain standards of infection control within the laundry area and generally within the home.
* Operate washing machines/dryers and other equipment to launder household clothes, linen, and residents’ personal clothing.
* At all times maintain courtesy, respect, and dignity to colleagues, residents, and their visitors.
* Carry out other duties as may be assigned from time to time by Senior Domestic Supervisor.
Criteria / Person Specification
* Previous domestic and kitchen experience within a commercial or business setting.
* Knowledge of cleaning procedures.
* An ability to undertake a full range of cleaning duties using electrical equipment.
* Good verbal and written communication skills.
* An ability to work unsupervised and on own initiative.
* Willingness to have the COVID-19 vaccination for this position.
* Good command of written and spoken English and a valid work permit.
* Ability to communicate with the elderly.
* Ability to work set hours, flexible to meet the needs of the organization.
* Good general health (medically fit).
* The ability to treat people with dignity.
* Good listening and observational skills.
* Some awareness of the challenges faced by people who need care and support.
* Numeracy skills.
Pay and Terms and Conditions
Salary: As above
Hours: As above
Medical: Appointment will be subject to a successful pre-employment health assessment.
Holidays: 28 days each year holidays pro-rata.
Pension: The post holder can participate in the NEST pension scheme.
Probationary Period: You will serve a probationary period of normally six months.
Closing Date: Completed application forms should be returned to the Nurse Manager, The Somme Nursing Home 121 Circular Road, Belfast BT4 2NA, or email by the close of business on 31st December 2024 or as soon as a suitable candidate is appointed.
Canvassing, either directly or indirectly, will be an absolute disqualification.
We will review this Job Description and it may include any other duties and responsibilities we determine in consultation with the jobholder.
Essential Skills
* Previous catering experience is preferred.
A satisfactory enhanced AccessNI check will be required for this post.
If successful, please be aware that we do have a policy on the recruitment of ex-offenders.
Benefits
* Pension scheme
* Comprehensive induction and paid training programme
* Enhanced rates for bank holidays
* Meals while on duty
* Free uniform
* Onsite parking
* EAP Employee Assistant Program
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