Kitchen Assitant

An opportunity to join a friendly and welcoming team of staff, who strive to make a difference to the lives of the residents in their care. Privately owned care home (26 beds). Lot of opportunity to engage with the residents in this varied and interesting role.

JOB DESCRIPTION

KITCHEN/DINING ROOM ASSISTANT - PART TIME MON-FRIDAY 8AM - 12

Reports to: Chef/Manager

Main Responsibilities:

• To promote the health, well being and safety of the residents.
• To maintain the privacy and dignity of the residents.
• To work in co-operation with the chef.
• To be aware of all COSHH information for products you use and where they are kept
• To ensure that Safe Management of Foods procedures are followed.
• To maintain awareness of individual dietary requirements/allergies
• To attend mandatory training
• To have a sound awareness of the Home’s philosophy, company policies and procedures
• To maintain a high standard of personal cleanliness at all times
• To report any concerns to the senior person on duty immediately.

Roles and Duties

• To ensure the residents receive the food of their choice of food and drinks
• To deliver trays to residents who are having breakfast/tea in their rooms ensuring good presentation
• To maintain a well presented dining room ensuring the tables are laid with all required items including specially adapted cutlery (in partnership with the care team)
• To follow correct procedure with regard to hazardous substances.
• To clear away the breakfast/tea dishes and load in the dishwasher
• To prepare the hot drinks trolley and take round to the residents at 10am
• To record menu choices for each resident and inform the chef
• To prepare jugs of orange squash and fresh water and take to the lounge
• To refresh water jugs and glasses in residents room (mornings)
• To leave the dining room tables and mats clean
• To prepare a selection of sandwiches for tea
• Assisting with tea service if requested to do so (evening kitchen assistant)
• Clear the dining room and trays from the rooms
• Load the dishwasher
• Remove the table cloths and napkins and replace with clean (evening or as required)
• Complete kitchen close down sheet (evenings)
• Take soiled table linen to the laundry room
• Offer hot/cold drinks to visitors
• Any other reasonable task requested by the Chef or Andrina

Qualifications

Food Safety Level 2 preferred
No formal qualifications are required as full training will be given.

Experience
Experience with older persons preferred but not essential.

Personal Qualities

• Good communication skills ( oral and written ).
• Friendly and caring nature
• Honest and reliable
• Enthusiastic
• Able to work as part of a team.
• Able to us own initiative.
• Understanding and patient.
• Good sense of humour.
• Willing to learn.
• Ability to be flexible.

Wild Acres is committed to providing professional, respectful and quality care

whilst maintaining exceptional standards to ensure residents enjoy the highest

quality of life. All employees are required to:

• Make a difference to the lives of older people and adults with a disability.

Residents will be encouraged to maintain independence and choice in a

homely environment.

• Show courtesy and respect to residents and relatives and retain the

confidentiality of residents and their families at all times.

• Greet all visitors in a friendly, courteous and efficient manner and

promote Wild Acres positively in the local community.

• Maintain a good working relationship with all colleagues at all times.
• In order that the Company may maintain a positive environment,

employees are required not to engage in or permit any fellow employee to

engage in, any unlawful discrimination against employees, residents or

relatives.

• Attend and participate in training sessions and staff and relatives

meetings as and when required.

• Be aware of and at all times comply with all company rules, policies and

procedures, including the statutory requirements of the Care Act 2015,

Health and Safety at Work Act and the relevant Regulations.

This job description indicates the main duties and responsibilities of the post. It

is not intended as a complete list and may be subject to review periodically.

Job Type: Permanent

Salary: £10.42-£10.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Referral programme

Schedule:

• Day shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Loyalty bonus

COVID-19 considerations:
We continue to work within the Government Guidelines with regard to pre cautions for Covid-19. Currently masks are not required.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Wokingham: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Catering: 1 year (preferred)
• Kitchen experience: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: K.A. Day
Expected start date: 05/06/2023