Catering Assistant

We are looking for a Catering Assistant to join our team at Burleigh Hill House, Carrickfergus.

To provide a catering service for the whole Home and ensure the safe and efficient operation of the kitchen.

The post holder is responsible for the cleanliness of the whole Home and will therefore:

- Maintain high standards of efficiency and cleanliness expected **within all areas** **of the kitchen.**:

- Ensure that all areas of the kitchen are cleaned using an organised schedule of work as organised by the Cook / Assistant Cook.
- Adhere to safe Handling of Food Regulations.
- Assist the Cook /Assistant Cook in the preparation, cooking and serving of food to the Residents / Patients.
- Ensure the Residents’/Patients’ confidentiality is maintained at all times.
- Ensure the Residents’/Patients’ privacy, dignity and choice is respected,
- Report all breakages to Cook / Assistant Cook and dispose of all breakages carefully and appropriately
- Report all faulty equipment/repairs/replacements in the Maintenance book. Report all accidents, incidents and near misses to the Cook / Assistant or Nurse in charge.
- Attend staff meetings as organised by the Home Manager.
- Adhere to Safe Food Handling regulations.
- For preparation and serving of food to patient under direction of Cook / Assistant Cook.
- Attend all required staff training as organised by the Home Manager.

**Health and Safety**
- Be aware of the Home’s Health and Safety Policy and ensure compliance with same.
- Take appropriate precautions in relation to cross infection
- Wear appropriate personal, protective equipment/clothing if required as per COSHH guidelines.
- Ensure safety signs are displayed when necessary e.g. wet floor.
- Maintain all equipment in good, clean, working order. If any faults occur in the equipment do not use and report to Cook / Assistant Cook.
- Adhere to Home’s Fire Safety Policy at all times.
- Adhere to Home’s Policy on COSHH.
- Adhere to Home Policy on Moving and Handling
- Any other duties deemed reasonable by the Cook in charge.

**Essential Criteria**:

- Experience of working independently and as part of a team.

**Desirable Criteria**:

- Experience working within a hospital or Nursing Home environment.
- Basic Food Hygiene certificate.
- At least 1 year of kitchen experience to include basic food preparation, temperature control

**To Apply**

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer.

The company operates a no-smoking policy.

**Job Type**: Zero hours contract

**Salary**: £10.42 per hour

**Benefits**:

- On-site parking

Physical setting:

- Nursing home

Shift:

- Day shift

Application question(s):

- Do you have experience of working independently and as part of a team?

**Experience**:

- Kitchen: 1 year (preferred)

Work authorisation:

- United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 29/03/2024