Kitchen Assistant
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 03 Medi 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | Heb ei nodi |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | Pension contributions |
| Oriau: | Rhan Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 03 Hydref 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | DL15 8LN |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | Trims Gym Limited |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | KA |
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Trims Gym Limited, c/o, Parklands Care Home
JOB DESCRIPTION: GENERAL KITCHEN ASSISTANT
REPORTS TO: Cook and Registered Care Home Manager
HOURS: 14 hours a week, this is on a Rota Basis to include Weekends.
(More hours could be available, due to Annual Leave and other
Cover required)
OBJECTIVES OF THE JOB:
To carry out basic food preparation, making sure that the Cook has everything needed and be responsible for cleaning the kitchen. You would follow strict hygiene, health and safety rules.
Unloading deliveries from Suppliers
Making sure you keep the storeroom, and refrigerators etc., clean and tidy.
Using and Washing kitchen appliances, work surfaces, floors and walls.
Carry out task quickly and competently, follow instruction and use your initiative.
Step up as Cook, as and when required.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES
Organisation:
• 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 Cook and Home Manager.
Adhere to Parklands Care Home policies and procedures
Any other duties that the post holder may reasonably be expected to perform.
Functional:
Ensure that a good standard of hygiene and cleanliness is maintained throughout the Kitchen, to meet the required standards of practice prescribed by Environmental Health Agencies.
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 to the Cook and Home Manager.
To prepare, cook and present well-balanced meals and beverages to the highest quality, incorporating, cultural and dietary needs as required by the Residents and Staff of the Care Home.
Work closely with the Cook regarding Menus that reflect choice and preferences.
Purchase supplies in accordance with the planned menu, whilst monitoring and controlling the Service from Suppliers. (Cook)
Ensure all stock ordered is consistent with planned menus that reflect choice and preference. (Cook)
Work closely with the Home Manager, by maintaining the Catering Budget. (Cook)
Work closely with the Cook and Home Manager to ensure Catering Services are provided to the appropriate standards to Residents.
Maintain and check First Aid equipment within the Kitchen.
Maintain an accurate stock control. (Cook)
Carry out good food Management, temperature controls an HACCP documentation according to current Food Hygiene regulations.
Be responsible for maintaining an annual Catering Budget within set parameters. (Cook)
PERSON SPECIFICATION:
Skills Required
Level
How Identified: Application Form and/or Interview
E = Essential
D = Desirable
Qualifications - All E (if you have not got them please do not apply)
NVQ Level 1/2 in Food Preparation/Catering
Food Hygiene
First Aid
All by Application Form
Work Experience - D
Experience of catering within a commercial or institutional setting
Application Form and/or Interview
Skills/Knowledge & Abilities - All E
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Capable of working to a set Budget
Knowledge of cleaning procedures
All by Application Form and/or Interview
Special Aptitudes - All E
Ability to provide a Service in line with Parkland’s standard of quality whilst remaining within Budget.
Have an understanding of and clear commitment to Health and Safety practices.
Have an understanding of and clear commitment to Equal Opportunities.
Possess an aptitude towards continuous development/training.
Responsive to Resident’s individual dietary and cultural needs.
All by Application Form and/or Interview
Personal Qualities - All E
Committed to providing a high quality service.
Ability to work as part of a team.
Both by Application Form and/or Interview
COMPETENCIES:
Communication:
Excellent verbal and written communication skills is required.
Strategic Awareness:
Provide a Service in line with Parklands standard of quality whilst remaining in Budget.
Business Management:
Committed to providing a high quality Service.
Responsive to Resident’s individual dietary and cultural needs.
Capable of creating and working to a Budget. (Cook)
Willing to attend such training session that are deemed necessary by line Management.
Team Worker.
Aptitude towards continuous learning and development.
KNOWLEDGE/QUALIFICATIONS
Previous catering experience within a Commercial or Business setting
Understanding of and clear Commercial or Business setting
Food Hygiene Certified – Level 1 as a minimum. Willing to work towards Food Hygiene Certified – Level 2 qualification
First Aid Certified.
NVQ Level 1/2 in Food Preparation/Catering
Understanding and commitment to Equal Opportunities
Knowledge of cleaning procedures
An Enhanced DBS Disclosure is required for this position
This Job description indicates only the Main Duties and Responsibilities of the Post. It is not intended as an exhaustive list. Parklands Care Home reserves the right to amend this Job Description from time to time, according to Business needs. Any changes will be confirmed in writing.
I agree to the above Job Description:
NAME:
SIGNED:
DATE:
JOB DESCRIPTION: GENERAL KITCHEN ASSISTANT
REPORTS TO: Cook and Registered Care Home Manager
HOURS: 14 hours a week, this is on a Rota Basis to include Weekends.
(More hours could be available, due to Annual Leave and other
Cover required)
OBJECTIVES OF THE JOB:
To carry out basic food preparation, making sure that the Cook has everything needed and be responsible for cleaning the kitchen. You would follow strict hygiene, health and safety rules.
Unloading deliveries from Suppliers
Making sure you keep the storeroom, and refrigerators etc., clean and tidy.
Using and Washing kitchen appliances, work surfaces, floors and walls.
Carry out task quickly and competently, follow instruction and use your initiative.
Step up as Cook, as and when required.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES
Organisation:
• 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 Cook and Home Manager.
Adhere to Parklands Care Home policies and procedures
Any other duties that the post holder may reasonably be expected to perform.
Functional:
Ensure that a good standard of hygiene and cleanliness is maintained throughout the Kitchen, to meet the required standards of practice prescribed by Environmental Health Agencies.
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 to the Cook and Home Manager.
To prepare, cook and present well-balanced meals and beverages to the highest quality, incorporating, cultural and dietary needs as required by the Residents and Staff of the Care Home.
Work closely with the Cook regarding Menus that reflect choice and preferences.
Purchase supplies in accordance with the planned menu, whilst monitoring and controlling the Service from Suppliers. (Cook)
Ensure all stock ordered is consistent with planned menus that reflect choice and preference. (Cook)
Work closely with the Home Manager, by maintaining the Catering Budget. (Cook)
Work closely with the Cook and Home Manager to ensure Catering Services are provided to the appropriate standards to Residents.
Maintain and check First Aid equipment within the Kitchen.
Maintain an accurate stock control. (Cook)
Carry out good food Management, temperature controls an HACCP documentation according to current Food Hygiene regulations.
Be responsible for maintaining an annual Catering Budget within set parameters. (Cook)
PERSON SPECIFICATION:
Skills Required
Level
How Identified: Application Form and/or Interview
E = Essential
D = Desirable
Qualifications - All E (if you have not got them please do not apply)
NVQ Level 1/2 in Food Preparation/Catering
Food Hygiene
First Aid
All by Application Form
Work Experience - D
Experience of catering within a commercial or institutional setting
Application Form and/or Interview
Skills/Knowledge & Abilities - All E
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Capable of working to a set Budget
Knowledge of cleaning procedures
All by Application Form and/or Interview
Special Aptitudes - All E
Ability to provide a Service in line with Parkland’s standard of quality whilst remaining within Budget.
Have an understanding of and clear commitment to Health and Safety practices.
Have an understanding of and clear commitment to Equal Opportunities.
Possess an aptitude towards continuous development/training.
Responsive to Resident’s individual dietary and cultural needs.
All by Application Form and/or Interview
Personal Qualities - All E
Committed to providing a high quality service.
Ability to work as part of a team.
Both by Application Form and/or Interview
COMPETENCIES:
Communication:
Excellent verbal and written communication skills is required.
Strategic Awareness:
Provide a Service in line with Parklands standard of quality whilst remaining in Budget.
Business Management:
Committed to providing a high quality Service.
Responsive to Resident’s individual dietary and cultural needs.
Capable of creating and working to a Budget. (Cook)
Willing to attend such training session that are deemed necessary by line Management.
Team Worker.
Aptitude towards continuous learning and development.
KNOWLEDGE/QUALIFICATIONS
Previous catering experience within a Commercial or Business setting
Understanding of and clear Commercial or Business setting
Food Hygiene Certified – Level 1 as a minimum. Willing to work towards Food Hygiene Certified – Level 2 qualification
First Aid Certified.
NVQ Level 1/2 in Food Preparation/Catering
Understanding and commitment to Equal Opportunities
Knowledge of cleaning procedures
An Enhanced DBS Disclosure is required for this position
This Job description indicates only the Main Duties and Responsibilities of the Post. It is not intended as an exhaustive list. Parklands Care Home reserves the right to amend this Job Description from time to time, according to Business needs. Any changes will be confirmed in writing.
I agree to the above Job Description:
NAME:
SIGNED:
DATE: