Kitchen Assistant – Trinity House

Job Title: Kitchen Assistant Location: Trinity House, Garvagh Council: Council for Social Witness (Older People Services) Hourly Rate: £11.44 per hour Hours: 30 hours per week Responsible to: The Head of Home Main function: To assist the Cook and Assistant Cook in the preparation of nutritional meals to meet the needs of the residents, within the Christian ethos of the Council for Social Witness. DUTIES 1. To assist the Cook/Assistant Cook with food preparation. 2. To serve food. 3. To take rubbish to bins. 4. To clean and tidy work areas. 5. To clean and tidy kitchen areas including shelves, drawers and cooker. 6. To clean floors, tiles and appliances. 7. To wash dishes. 8. To assist with the preparation of snacks (eg. tea, sandwiches, suppers) etc. 9. To prepare vegetables. 10. To clean and tidy dining room. Setting up tables for meals and trays where appropriate. 11. To arrange for the laundry of cloths, napkins and tea towels etc 12. To maintain records as required 13. To carry out any other reasonable duty as required by the management of the Home, which is necessary for the support and well-being of the residents. STAFF MUST USE THE EQUIPMENT PROVIDED IN THE CARRYING OUT OF THEIR DUTIES In carrying out the duties of Kitchen Assistant, the person will require the following: To be in sympathy with the Christian ethos of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland. To have integrity, honesty and patience. To have an understanding of the needs of the elderly in a nursing/residential home situation. To have an even temperament. To have an ability to work as a member of the caring team. To have an ability to treat residents as individuals and tolerate their likes and dislikes. To respect the authority and direction of the senior members of Staff in the Home. This job description is intended to be neither definitive nor restrictive and can be changed or augmented at any time to meet changing needs. PERSONNEL SPECIFICATION CRITERIA 1. Qualifications and Knowledge Essential Evidence an understanding of and respect for the needs of older people; Awareness of health and safety practices within a working and residential environment. Desirable NVQ2 in Food Preparation & Cooking (or equivalent qualification) 2. Relevant Experience Desirable Experience of working with older people. Experience of working in a Kitchen environment 3. Personal Attributes Essential To have integrity, honesty, patience and an even temperament; To have the ability to work on own initiative; To have the ability to treat all matters confidentially; To have respect for the authority and direction of the management and supervision of the Home; To have the ability to work as a member of a caring team. 4. Physical Requirements Essential Health such as to allow for attendance reliability and work proficiency; Appearance personal dress and presentation must meet Health &.Hygiene standards. 5. Special Circumstances Essential Willingness to work additional hours to meet the requirements of the Home; Committed to working within the Christian ethos of the Home. Skills: Kitchen Assistant Food Prep Serving food Cleaning Benefits: Discount Card Free uniform and training Enhanced Annual leave Free Access NI and NISCC registration Enhanced Maternity pay and pension scheme Free counselling for staff and 18+ household