Kitchen Assistant - Throckley

Gainford Care Homes Ltd.; Throckley; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Gainford Care Homes Ltd. seeks a cook in Throckley, England, dedicated to providing high-quality catering services. Responsibilities include adhering to health regulations, assisting in food preparation, and ensuring cleanliness of kitchen facilities. The role also involves ordering food supplies and participating in required training. This position is essential to meet the dietary needs of service users, and the ideal candidate should be proactive and safety-conscious.

Qualifications

• Understanding of Health and Hygiene Regulations.
• Experience in food preparation and cooking.
• Ability to maintain cleanliness of kitchen equipment.

Responsibilities

• Implement Health and Hygiene Regulations.
• Assist chef in food preparation and cooking.
• Ensure cleanliness of catering/kitchen equipment.
• Present food appetizingly and at correct temperature.
• Manage ordering of food/beverage supplies.
• Participate in training and educational sessions.
• Implement Fire, Health and Safety procedures.
• Perform cook duties as needed.

Job description

To provide a qualitative standard of catering that meets the needs of each service user within the budget available.

Responsibilities:

• To be aware of and ensure implementation of all Health and Hygiene Regulations relating to the provision of a service of the highest standards.
• To assist the chef in the preparation and cooking of food, and to follow the planned menu which reflects a balanced diet, and incorporates the special needs of individuals where a specific type of diet is required e.g. diabetic, fat free.
• To ensure the cleanliness of all catering/kitchen equipment and appliances is of a high standard as required by Environmental Health Regulation.
• To ensure that the presentation of food is appetizing at all times, and the temperature is correct.
• To assist with a systematic process of ordering food/beverage supplies and addresses the ordering/purchase of these with minimum delay and in consultation with the chef and home manager.
• To attend in service training and educational sessions as required.
• To ensure that the Fire, Health and Safety policies and procedures are known and implemented at all times both personally and other catering staff.
• To carry out all duties as cook when necessary

This job description may alter due to the changing needs of the service we are required to provide, and it is not an exhaustive list.