Job Description

Neuadd Drymmau Care Home Ltd is looking for a Kitchen Assistant to join our team!

Position Summary:

The Kitchen Assistant is responsible for assisting with the daily activities in the kitchen. This includes closing the kitchen, prepping food, cleaning, organizing, and maintaining inventory. The Kitchen Assistant will work to ensure that all dishes are prepared to Neuadd Drymmau Care Home standards and are carried out in a timely manner.

The shifts are through out the week and weekends. The shifts start at 7:30am and finish at 2pm or start at 2pm and finish at 7pm, but it would be mostly afternoon shifts that require covering, contracted hours between 16-24 hours per week.

You must:

Food handling and preparation, however we can arrange update training

complete paid training as and when required

have a good historic attendance record as sickness and absenteeism will affect the welfare of our residents.

Understanding of stock rotation, food labelling, taking and checking deliveries

Understand different dietary requirements, including food levels and food fortification

Some understanding of different conditions and how they affect consumption, like dysphagia

Good personal hygiene and strict infection control

Use of diary for communication for kitchen staff to be aware of changes in dietary needs, often as stipulated by visiting health professionals.

An ability to speak with residents and meet with them to discuss food choices and availability day to day

Good working rapport with our care team

Ability to carry out all paperwork and documentation to a high standard in our 5 star kitchen.

We are looking for someone that enjoys the company of people and wishes to help brighten the day of the people living here by enabling nicely prepared meals.

we wish to maintain of 5 rating with environmental health so require somebody who will be able to help us achieve. Food hygiene is paramount.

Minimum Requirements:

Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including weekends/holidays. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs., stand for up to 5 hours, bend, reach, push, pull, walk and squat. Previous work experience in a kitchen and the ability to learn and practice all duties under the direction of the Chef. Must be able to communicate effectively with customers and coworkers.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 12.21 per hour

Benefits:

Company pension On-site parking Sick pay
Work Location: In person