Housekeeper / Kitchen Assistant (bank contract)

Position: Housekeeper/ Kitchen Assistant ( Bank contract)

Department /Location: Care & Support

Contract: Bank

Reports to: Manager

Objectives of the job

Housekeeping:

• To conduct domestic, laundry and housekeeping duties to all residents on a daily basis ensuring the care home is cleaned and maintained to the highest standard
• Ensure all Health and Safety and Environmental health standards are achieved and maintained

Kitchen Assistant:

• Under the direction of the Cook, assist with meals for the residents of the Care Home
• Together with the Cook, ensure that a high standard of food preparation is maintained and to implement the requirements as set out by the Environment Health Requirements for the home and current Food Safety legislation including HACCP
• Ensure that the Kitchen and associated areas fully conform to the requirement as laid down under Health and safety at work legislation

Key responsibilities and accountabilities

Organisation-wide:

HOUSEKEEPING:

• Participate in staff meetings and in staff training where applicable
• Report and record in the appropriate manner any information considered to be important to the Home Manager
• Adhere to Rosmead Healthcare's policies and procedures
• Any other duties that the post holder may reasonably be expected to perform

KITCHEN ASSISTANT:

• To conform to the Care Homes Hygiene Policy and in particular, critical points/hazard analysis
• Personal appearance must be of an acceptable level: uniform provided must be worn, hair covered and tied back. Sensible enclosed non-slip shoes to be worn
• To participate in staff meetings and in staff training where applicable
• To report and record in the appropriate manner any information considered to be important.
• To adhere to the Rosmead Healthcare policies and procedures

Functional: -

HOUSEKEEPING:

• Ensure that a good standard of hygiene and cleanliness is maintained throughout the Care Home, to meet the required standards of practice prescribed by Environmental Health Standards
• To conform to the Care Home's Food Hygiene procedures
• Ensure all equipment used is well maintained, in good working order and to log any defects and report the Homes Manager
• Work closely with the Head of Housekeeping to ensure cleaning and laundry services are provided to the appropriate standards to residents
• Support the Head of Housekeeping to maintain in accurate stock control

KITCHEN ASSISTANT:

• To ensure that a good standard of hygiene and cleanliness is maintained throughout the Kitchen and dining room, as set down by the Environmental Health requirements and as directed by your Manager
• To ensure all equipment used is well maintained and in good working order and to report any defects to the Cook as required
• Under the direction of the Cook, assist in Kitchen tasks connected with the preparation, cooking and presentation of meals and beverages whilst ensuring the highest quality
• To carry out general kitchen and dining room duties, such as setting up cleaning tables, washing up, serving meals etc
• To ensure that the storage of all cleaning materials conforms to the Care Home's COSHH requirements
• To put away all deliveries promptly and ensure the stock room, refrigerators and freezers are kept clean and accessible
• Where appropriate, assume the duties and responsibilities of the Cook when required, and /or carry out duties at the request of the Management team

Communication: -

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Business Management: -

• Committed to providing a high quality service
• Responsive to resident's individual hygiene and cultural needs
• Willing to attend such training sessions that are deemed necessary by Line Management
• Aptitude towards continuous training and development
• Ability to use own initiative in the daily running of the Kitchen
• Able to work under pressure and to deadlines
• Ability to work as part of a team and maintain good working relationships with colleagues

Knowledge/Qualifications

• Understanding of and clear commitment to COSHH, Health and Safety practices
• Understanding and commitment to Equal Opportunities.
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate (can be arranged as part of in-house induction)
• Previous Kitchen experiences within a large scale operation (preferrable)
• First Aid Certificate (desirable)
• Understanding and clear commitment to Health & Safety practices
• Understanding and clear commitment to Equal Opportunities

*Please note this is not a sponsored role.

Experience:

• Cleaning: 1 year (required)
• Care home: 1 year (preferred)
• Kitchen assistant : 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• DBS (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person