HOURS : 3PM-7PM X 2 EVENINGS PER WEEK, ANY TWO EVENINGS FROM SUNDAY-SATURDAY
NATIONAL MINIMUM WAGE
HOLIDAYS =5.6 WEEKS GOVERNMENT RULING
JOB PURPOSE
• To assist the cook to provide meals to the residents
• To assist to keep the kitchen clean and tidy
• To be aware of the special diets that may be required
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
• To help prepare trollies for meals and to ensure that all trollies are collected promptly
• To help prepare meals under the direction of the cook
• To ensure that the kitchen cleaning rota is adhered to at all times and that the kitchen is hygienically clean and the floor mopped when necessary
• To load the dishwasher and/or wash-up by hand when required
• To ensure all washed items are clean and dry before putting them away
• To assist with the ordering of supplies if requested to do so
• To assist to put away any supplies delivered to the Home promptly
RECORDING AND REPORTING
• To maintain detailed and accurate records in respect of tasks undertaken.
• To regularly read and keep up to date with new policy and procedures.
• To protect the confidentiality of all information relating to the Client and not divulge information to anyone who is not authorised to receive it
• To practice and promote safe working practices within the Home
• 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 Nurse 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 Nurse in charge of any faults, damaged furniture, faulty appliances, equipment or any potential hazard
• To recognise the signs of abuse and immediately report abuse or suspected abuse to a Manager
• To report any complaints to the office.
• To contact the office if running late
GENERAL
• To dress appropriately, wearing uniform and using personal protective equipment provided by Leazes Hall
• To seek out best practice and look at innovative ways to improve the quality and efficiency of service delivery
• To attend and participate in regular team meetings and any other relevant meetings
• To attend in house and external training pertinent to your role.
• To observe all health & safety rules and take reasonable care to promote health and safety of self and others and raise any concerns to the office
• Any other duties requested by Senior Management, which are within the scope of the post