Job Summary
To provide a high-quality catering and dining experience to all residents, guests and visitors.
To ensure that all catering areas are maintained in a hygienic, clean and safe standard.
Hours
You will be required to work on rolling rota (below).
- Week 1: Monday, Thursday and Friday
- Week 2: Monday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday
All shifts 7:30am - 15:30pm
Key Responsibilities
Comply with company policy in terms of Food Safety and Health and Safety, completing and storing all records.
Prepare simple meals i.e. vegetables and salad items for service under the direction of the chef.
Prepare ancillary items for service such as bread rolls and drinks.
Ensure dining areas are clean, tidy and attractively presented.
Prepare dining areas for all meals including laying tables with clean & polished cutlery, glassware and condiments
Serve food to residents in dining areas during meal times.
Prepare beverage trolleys in line with operational standards.
Prepare and deliver meal trays to residents’ rooms When Required), the lay up of the trays will be in line with the Home Standard.
Prepare and deliver beverage trays to residents, relatives and guests or to offices/meetings.
Wash dishes by hand or place them in the dishwasher. Wash pots, pans, and trays. Store clean items neatly and safely to minimise breakages.
Sweep and mop kitchen floors, keeping them free from grease or spillage at all times.
Wash worktables, walls and kitchen equipment and appliances in accordance with cleaning schedules.
Sign off cleaning schedule on completion of tasks.
Transfer supplies and equipment between storage and work areas.
Operate all kitchen equipment within competence safely and in accordance with instructions.
Report defects and withdraw from use immediately.
Segregate and remove rubbish and place it in designated containers.
Put supplies away in the correct place and lock storerooms and cupboards.
Leave kitchen tidy, clean and secure.
General
Adhere to the safeguarding policy and follow the Duty of Candour requirements
Talk to residents on a daily basis when appropriate.
Participate in the day activity as directed by the general manager.
Work hands on alongside team members when staff shortages occur, irrespective of shift patterns or days of the week.
Person Specification
Essential
Knowledge of Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH)
Knowledge COSHH legislation
Food hygiene legislation
Awareness of safeguarding
Preparation and presentation of modified diets
Customer service experience
Food preparation & presentation of simple meals
Stock control
Multi-tasker
Person centered
Diligent
Flexible
Can do approach
Desirable
Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate
Level 2 Health and Safety
Working within care home or hospital environment