Care Home Kitchen Assistant

6 months ago

Lowestoft, United Kingdom Wellbeing Care Full time

**Who We Are**

The Dell Care Home near Lowestoft opened in 1996 and has seen various improvements to make it into the 40-bedroom home you see today. Meadow View near Wellingborough started out as a private Victorian house but was repurposed as a nursing home, established in 1986 and has been heavily extended in three areas into a 53-bedroom home. All our homes are in idyllic locations, set in the heart of wonderful communities with amenities close by.

**Our Mission**

To enable our residents to enjoy an independent, dignified lifestyle in a warm, comfortable and homely atmosphere.

**Our Aim**

To provide the highest possible standard of care for each resident at all times. A standard of residential nursing care that is second to none in Northamptonshire. We want to create a relaxed, happy atmosphere, welcoming to all who enter our homes. We provide dignified and respectful care to all with full support from everyone.

**Job Overview**:

- Prepare all foodstuff, as directed by the Head Chef
- Assist and execute various kitchen duties such as ensuring cleaning schedules are adhered to
- Assist in the preparation and serving of all meals, on time
- Liaise with care staff and service users in a polite and person-centred way

**Responsibilities and Duties of the Job**

**Role-specific Duties**

The Kitchen Assistant/Cleaner’s responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

- Under the supervision of the Head Chef, assist in identifying items to be ordered from specified suppliers to ensure enough levels of supplies for a catering operation, using the service’s procedures
- Operate an efficient stock control system
- Ensure the equipment supplied is used with care, following suppliers’ instructions and training
- Ensure all equipment is in good working order and report any faults immediately. If any machine is felt to be dangerous/faulty, withdraw it from service immediately
- Prepare food items under the guidance of the Head Chef
- Support the delivery and serving of food, if required
- Understand the specific diets identified as required by service users, and share any dietary concerns with the Head Chef
- Be responsible for understanding health and safety requirements
- Be clean, hygienic and well-presented at all times
- Any incidents or accidents are to be reported to the Head Chef, and appropriately recorded and actioned
- Be responsible for promoting and protecting the welfare of those individuals supported by the service

**Working with Others**
- Assist in the induction of new starters per the service’s policy
- Develop effective working relationships with other employees within the service
- Positively work with the Head Chef, and be proactive in identifying duties that need to be completed
- Liaise and communicate effectively with care staff to understand the dietary needs of people who use the service
- Be polite and respectful in any communication with staff, service users or external visitors

**Other Duties**

Other duties and responsibilities to be undertaken may include any (or all) of the items in the following list:

- Seek opportunities for personal and professional growth
- When interacting with service users, be person-centred, and promote respect and dignity

**Personal and Professional Development**
- Attend statutory training and any other training as directed by management
- Take responsibility for your professional development through performance and development reviews and undertake any relevant training
- Be responsible for understanding the health and safety requirements of the role
- Understand and follow any relevant risk assessments

**Essential Requirements**

**Specific Requirements for Qualifications**
- Approved Elementary Food Hygiene certificate

**Specific Requirement for Skills**

**_Proficient Written Skills _**
- Ensure accurate, legible records are kept
- Ensure compliance with both statutory and the service’s requirements on food hygiene, storage and temperature control

**_Budgetary Skills _**
- Manage waste effectively

**_Communication Skills _**
- Regularly seek feedback from people and communicate their views to the Head Chef
- Attend regular meetings to keep abreast of views and expectations

**Specific Requirement for Previous Experience**
- Previous experience working in a similar environment
- Knowledge of texture-modified diets
- Experience working with service users who have additional support needs
- Knowledge of health and safety and personal responsibility
- Experience working as part of a team and delivering items with tight deadlines
- Experience working with kitchen equipment and appliances and understanding the risks involved

We look forward to hearing from you

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