We are currently searching for an exceptional person to join us as a Kitchen Assistant at our outstanding nursing home, Muirfield in Gullane, East Lothian. Please note this post offers fantastic working hours with no late night working and alternate weekends off which allows for a more positive work/life balance than elsewhere in the hospitality sector
You will be working 3 days, 30 hours per week.
Job Purpose
- To assist the cook in preparation of food stuffs
- To wash, sterilise and store crockery, cutlery and other equipment in the appropriate manner
- To maintain hygienic working conditions in the kitchen and surrounding areas at all times and keep free of unnecessary clutter
- To adhere to the kitchen cleaning schedule
- To uphold residents’ participation strategy
- To treat colleagues with respect and ensure teamwork is good
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- To give assistance to the cook in preparation of meals by request
- To assist residents at mealtimes, if required
- To keep the kitchen free of dirty utensils and dishes
- To keep all surfaces in the kitchen clean and free of contamination using appropriate chemicals in correct strengths avoiding waste and misuse
- To become familiar with all equipment and machinery and observe the correct use at all times
- To keep all equipment and tools clean and in good working order and report any breakages
- To be vigilant and report immediately any misuse of company property or stock
- To read and observe all notices displayed in the work place
- To become familiar with company policy and procedure regarding the work place, health and safety, annual leave, sick leave, fire regulations and drill
- To wear a uniform as directed by the company
- To wear protective clothing as necessary
- To undertake any reasonable duties as directed by superiors to ensure the smooth, efficient running of the nursing home
Previous kitchen experience in a care home or other healthcare setting or from elsewhere within the catering sector
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