Kitchen Assistant Job at 360 Resourcing Solutions (Wigan)

Kitchen Assistant

360 Resourcing Solutions

Location:
United Kingdom , Wigan

Category:
Gastronomy

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

13.45 GBP / Hour

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Job Description:

Dovehaven Care Homes are recruiting for a Kitchen Assistant to join our team at Ashton View Nursing Home, Wigan Road, Ashton-in-Makefield, Wigan. Working four days a week 10.30am-6.30pm on a rota basis, with everyother weekend involved- 32hr Contract. Ashton View is a Nursing home catering for up to 58 residents. The home specialises in Dementia & Nursing, and our aim is to ensure all our residents feel as comfortable as possible. Our homes promote independence, dignity and respect through positive risk taking and empowerment.

Job Responsibility:

Food preparation and adhering to cleanliness and Health and Safety regulations
Preparation and cooking of breakfast, lunch and evening meals and the preparing of sandwiches, sweets and snacks
Preparing plates, dishes and food trays to a high standard for the host to serve to our residents
Washing up after meals
Ensuring all crockery and equipment is cleaned and stored appropriately
Overall cleaning of the kitchen area (and where appropriate the dining areas)
Completing cleaning close down duties for the kitchen at end of day
Ensuring all equipment is clean and well maintained
Checking and recording temperatures of food and equipment and keeping accurate records
Ensuring that food stores and fridges/freezers are adequately stocked and are clean and tidy
Helping with acceptance of deliveries and putting stock away
Making sure that chemicals / equipment are used correctly and safety procedures adhered to at all times
Adhering to all Company policies and procedures within the defined timescales
Understanding and ensuring the implementation of the Home’s Health and Safety, Infection Control and Hygiene policies, and Emergency First aid and Fire procedures
Reporting immediately to the Head Chef, any illness of an infectious nature or accident incurred by a Service User, colleague, self or another
Reporting to the Head Chef, or the Handyperson, any faulty appliances, damaged furniture, equipment or any potential hazards
Contributing to the safeguarding of adults
Promoting and ensuring the good reputation of the Home
Carrying out any other tasks that may be reasonably assigned
Participation in Staff and Client meetings as required
Maintaining and improving professional knowledge and competence
Attending mandatory training days/courses, on or off site as and when required