Apple Recruitment are recruiting
for a Band 3 Catering Assistant on behalf of our
client to work in Newry Public Sector
· Hourly
Rate: £11.67 in addition holiday hours accrued and paid
· Hours: 20
hrs , (4/5 preferably afternoons)
· Duration:
6 months +
· Location:
Newry
Please
note only applicants that match this criteria can be considered for
the role.
Main duties and responsibilities:
The Cook will
work closely with other staff members in providing a caring environment and
will be responsible for the preparation and cooking of meals and the
maintenance and cleanliness of the kitchen and other areas of the home, as well
as other duties appropriate to the role. The
objective is to care for young people (10-18 years) in a planned, therapeutic
and homely environment.
Criteria:
·
Have a minimum of 1 years’ previous experience of cooking meals in a
paid capacity.
·
Have completed Level 2 Award in Food
Safety in Catering OR be
willing to attend this training on commencement
Duties:
1. Preparation
of meals and snacks and assist with food service to young people. This will include purchasing, preparing and cooking
healthy, nutritious meals from scratch and reheating food when required, i.e.
cook-chill.
- Complete all relevant
temperature records including fridge, delivery, cooking and reheating
records.
- Encourage the young people to participate in meal preparation
and menu planning, as well as washing and tidying up.
- General
kitchen duties to include cleaning and disinfecting work surfaces and
floors, loading/ unloading dishwasher and putting away of items.
- Undertake domestic duties within the home including
laundry and cleaning e.g. daily, weekly and periodic
maintenance of surfaces to include floors, , furniture/upholstery,
fittings, surrounds and equipment, telephones, mirrors, shelving, high
surfaces, doors, paint work, tiles,
partition glass, domestic cleaning equipment,
waste disposal, and all sanitary fittings (i.e. all toilet and shower
rooms).
- Empty and clean waste
receptacles, removal of waste bags and placement for collection. This
includes an active role in ensuring the home engages in recycling and
disposing of waste appropriately.
- In
consultation with the Team Leader formulate a work rota/cleaning schedule
to ensure that all areas of work are addressed and then follow cleaning methods and work schedules as required.
- Take responsibility for the purchase and ordering
of food items and cleaning materials. This includes management of a budget for household items (alongside
person in charge) and recording of any expenditure as appropriate.
- Replenish supplies of toilet rolls,
soap, paper towels and alcohol gel dispensers throughout the home as
required.
- Wear protective clothing provided, observe personal
hygiene regulations, and comply with all Health and Safety, HAACP, COSHH,
Food Hygiene procedures and regulations.
- Awareness of infection control measures relating to
cleaning.
- Be responsible for
opening and locking up of work areas, where necessary.
- Report to Team
Leader the need for repairs, furniture fittings and domestic equipment and
make requests for repairs through to maintenance.
- Take an
interest in the welfare of the children as part of the aim of creating a
“home-like” environment and provide the best possible service to
young people and staff, ensuring maximum cleanliness and hygiene in all
areas.
- Understand and meet nutritional and dietary
requirements.
- Have knowledge of allergens and implement
strategies (if required) to ensure allergens are not in the home.
- Contribute to the development of young people’s
life skills. This includes taking them grocery shopping, teaching cooking
skills and helping them understand budgeting as it pertains to purchase of
household items.
- Co-operate with other trust staff
and work together as a team.
- Maintain a high level of
confidentiality at all times.
- Ensure the observance
of and adhere to the safety regulations and safe procedures within the
home such as Health & Safety/ HAACP /COSHH/ Colour
Coding/Environmental Cleanliness/ Waste management/ Food Hygiene
Procedures and Food Safety Regulation (wearing protective clothing
provided) and may
include
liaison with Health and Safety department and Environmental Health as
required.
- Report any
accidents/incidents immediately.
- Participate in all
mandatory training to meet standards required by regulatory bodies such as
Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering and BICS Certificate as relevant
to the role, as well as other mandatory training such as Fire Safety,
safeguarding and allergen awareness.
- Participate in all relevant training to develop
understanding of the impact of experiences of the young people cared for
in the home and to be able to respond in an appropriate and professional
manner.
- Any other duties of according to the needs of the
service, appropriate to the grade as may be assigned by the Team Leader.
- Attend team meetings if directed by the Team
Leader.
- Be
prepared to work on a flexible rota which may include weekends, bank
holidays and evening shift if the home requires this.
Applicants must ensure their CV
is accurate and up to date. The CV should include your full employment history
inclusive of dates, all academic achievements and full personal contact
details.
If you wish to apply or would
like more information, please email your CV in Microsoft word format to
Apple Recruitment Services is
acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Apple Recruitment
Services is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
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