Full Time Kitchen Assistant

5 months ago


Inverness, United Kingdom Ballifeary House Full time

**Ballifeary House - Part-time Cook and Kitchen Assistant**

Ballifeary House is a highly regarded, small and friendly, 24-bed residential home for older adults, which belongs to the Free Presbyterian Church of Scotland. Our function and purpose is aimed at providing a non-institutional, Christian atmosphere; one that is caring, relaxed and happy. This atmosphere is homely and respects the individuality, dignity and rights of privacy of each individual and it encourages and enables residents to achieve their potential capacity - physically, spiritually, intellectually, emotionally and socially.

Providing nutritious and delicious, home-cooked food for our residents is a significant part of the overall service that we provide in the Home and it contributes to the high standard of care that our residents expect and have grown accustomed to over the years.

We are looking for a kitchen assistant to join our team, who would be prepared to work alone, at times, and be prepared to carry out all duties, including washing and clearing up, to provide a light evening meal for residents. You would also have the option to work our early shift which would involve working alongside the cook and fulfilling general kitchen assistant duties.

Ideally you will have experience of working in a kitchen and will be prepared to carry out a range of general kitchen and dining room duties, including keeping kitchen areas clean and tidy.

If this sounds like something that you could contribute to and that you have the skills to join our small and friendly kitchen team, then we would like to hear from you.

Having cooking experience and/or qualifications would be highly advantageous.

Flexibility to work shifts between 8am and 9pm, including weekend work is essential, along with providing cover during holiday periods.

Benefits include:

- One long weekend off in three
- Paid meal breaks (with option of in-house meals for a small contribution)
- Excellent staff facilities
- Premium rates for overtime
- Uniforms provided with an optional free laundering service
- Commitment to support your continuous professional development with an individualised training and professional development plan

**BALLIFEARY HOUSE**

**JOB TITLE**:COOK AND KITCHEN ASSISTANT**

**REPORTING TO**:Matron**

**JOB PURPOSE**: To prepare and serve nutritionally balanced and attractively presented meals, snacks and home baking to reflect the individual needs and requests of each resident ensuring a high standard of hygiene and safety in the kitchen and pantry area while promoting residents participation in the life of the Home. As the Kitchen Assistant, you will plan and implement work in the kitchen, as well as on the floor, participating in general duties in conjunction with Matron.

**SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & QUALIFICATIONS**

**Required**:

- To ensure the Christian ethos of the Home is maintained
- Genuine interest in working with the older adults
- Ability to communicate effectively at all levels
- Experience in each area is preferred
- To work within a multi-disciplinary team to meet the needs of each resident

**MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- To carry out kitchen duties as required in the Home delegated by the Senior staff and to help support the cook in their role to provide nutritious food to the residents. This will including washing and clearing up.
- To assist with basic food preparation and the service of food, paying particular attention to presentation.
- In agreement and consultation with the care staff, encouraged therapeutic participation by residents in food preparation in line with Health and Safety guidelines.
- To comply with Health and Safety requirements in the kitchen and other catering areas.
- To ensure that all aspects of current health and hygiene legislation are adhered to.
- To be involved in the life of the Home and cater for special occasions such as parties and seasonal events.
- To support new staff as they train in catering/kitchen assistant duties.
- To have a working knowledge of the homes Health and Safety, COSHH and Environmental Health regulations
- To have a working knowledge of the Home’s policies and procedures in respect to your job
- To clean and sanitise associated equipment paying particular attention to the control of bacteria
- To report any maintenance defects, security problems or fire hazards
- To dispose of waste in accordance with the homes waste disposal policy
- To have a knowledge of cleaning equipment and safe working practices associated with kitchen duties
- To attend staff meetings and help generate a good working atmosphere
- In addition to the responsibilities listed above it may be necessary to perform other duties not listed. Consideration will be given to your skills and status when requesting you perform these duties.

**PERSONAL**:
This post requires you to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme and undertake the necessary vetting checks.

**Job Type**: Part-time
Part-time hours:



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