Hospitality Vacancies
Catering Assistant
15 hrs per week
£6.48 per hr
Location: St Oswald's Village
Responsible to: Head Chef / Chef
Overall Aim of the Job:-
To contribute to the support offered to residents by helping to provide a meal service to cover main meal or all meals according to the current arrangements in the Scheme / Village.
Main Duties:-
Kitchen, Stores and Equipment
- To maintain kitchen and food stores in a clean and tidy condition.
- To receive and check deliveries of stores, chilled and frozen meals etc.
- To record the temperature of chilled and frozen meals on arrival and transfer immediately to cold store.
Menus
- To help plan menus in advance in conjunction with the Chef/Head Chef and the Residents.
- To ensure a balanced diet is achieved for all Residents.
- To ensure that instructions concerning special diets are rigorously followed.
Preparation of Main Meal
- To help to provide a main meal daily for all Residents, according to the process used in the Scheme / Village.
- To check the temperature of chilled/frozen meals before and after cooking.
Service of Main Meal
- To ensure that tables are set and the main meal is presented in an appealing way, and to ensure that the meal/s are served to the residents at the correct temperature.
- To clear away fully after the main meal/other meals.
Health and Safety
- To ensure that all environment health regulations concerning food handling, hygiene and preparation are strictly complied with.
- To report sightings of pests immediately to the Manager, Head Chef/Chef.
- To be alert to hazards for self, other staff and residents, and to report immediately.
Training
- To take part in training on all parts of the job description, statutory, mandatory and any other training which may be requested from time to time.
Resident Welfare and Support
- To build and maintain good relationships with residents and their relatives, while adhering strictly to the requirement for confidentiality.
Laundry
- To ensure that all overalls, tea towels and kitchen cloths are kept laundered and clean.
Quality Promotion
- To pay careful attention to customer requirements and to deal promptly with customer complaints.
- To promote quality control procedures including involving residents in menu planning.
Other Duties
- To undertake any other duties which may be required from time to time.
- This post is subject to a satisfactory medical clearance, POVA and CRB checks and two written references.
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