View Jobs Description - Ballyclare - ref. b96413815

Overview

• Maintain high standards of efficiency and cleanliness expected within all areas of the kitchen.
• Ensure that all areas of the kitchen are cleaned using an organised schedule of work as organised by the Cook / Assistant Cook.
• Adhere to safe Handling of Food Regulations.
• Assist the Cook /Assistant Cook in the preparation, cooking and serving of food to the Residents / Patients.
• Ensure the Residents’/Patients’ confidentiality is maintained at all times.
• Ensure the Residents’/Patients’ privacy, dignity and choice is respected,
• Report all breakages to Cook / Assistant Cook and dispose of all breakages carefully and appropriately
• Report all faulty equipment/repairs/replacements in the Maintenance book. Report all accidents, incidents and near misses to the Cook / Assistant or Nurse in charge.
• Attend staff meetings as organised by the Home Manager.
• Adhere to Safe Food Handling regulations.
• For preparation and serving of food to patient under direction of Cook / Assistant Cook.
• Attend all required staff training as organised by the Home Manager.

• Experience of working independently and as part of a team.
• A good knowledge of food hygiene and health and safety regulations.

• Minimum of 6 months kitchen experience to include basic cooking, temperature control and stock ordering.
• Kitchen experience working within a hospital or Nursing Home environment.
• Possess a recognised qualification in catering, i.e. NVQ 1 & 2 or equivalent.
• Basic Food Hygiene certificate.

About Rathmena House

Situated in the leafy suburbs of the market town of Ballyclare in East Antrim, the home is surrounded by attractive gardens and patio areas. The home is registered to offer nursing care and a small number of beds for residential care for up to 29 residents.

What our residents say about living at Rathmena House:

• “I’m spoilt.”
• “The staff are brilliant.”
• “I love it here.”

The company operate a no smoking policy.

If you think this role would be for you, please fill in the application form below.

Application question(s):

• Do you have a good knowledge of food hygiene and health and safety regulations?
• Have you experience of working independently and as part of a team?

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person