Kitchen Assistant

Randolph Hill Nursing Homes

Gullane

On-site

GBP 18,000 - 24,000

Part time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Randolph Hill Nursing Homes seeks a Kitchen Assistant for our Muirfield home in Gullane, East Lothian. This 30-hour-per-week role are spread over three days, with no late-night shifts and alternate weekends off to support a positive work-life balance.

You will assist the cook with meal preparation, help residents at mealtimes, and maintain a hygienic kitchen. Prior kitchen experience in care settings is preferred; full training and guidance are provided to ensure safety and high standards.

Qualifications

Previous kitchen experience in a care home or other healthcare setting or from elsewhere within the catering sector

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

Job description

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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