Catering Assistant
Purpose:
Provide a safe, secure and homely environment for our Residents. Provide a high a standard of care within our Care Homes always ensuring to comply with Hutchinson Care Homes Policies and Procedures.
Main Duties:
Food Preparation:
- Assist in the serving of meals.
- Prepare vegetables and peel potatoes
- Preparation of meals as required by Cook
- Setting tables for meals
- Setting up tea trolley/trays as required
- Clean the dining room giving care and attention and detail
General & Personal Development:
- Participate in staff Meetings
- Completes daily menu choices.
- Record meals on Menu Board
Training & Development:
- Maintain and improve professional knowledge and competence.
- Attend mandatory training days/courses, on or off site, as and when required.
Health & Safety:
- Wash up after meals. Ensure all crockery and equipment is cleaned and stored appropriately, and that the overall cleaning of the kitchen area (and, where appropriate, the dining areas) is carried out
- effectively.
- Ensure statutory Health and Safety standards in the kitchen and dining areas.
- Report immediately to the Home Manager, or Person in Charge, any illness of an infectious nature or accident incurred by a resident, colleague, self or another.
- Understand, and ensure the implementation of, the Health and Safety policy, and
- Emergency and Fire procedures.
- Report to the Home Manager, or the Handyperson, any faulty appliances, damaged furniture, equipment or any potential hazard.
- Promote safe working practice in the home.
General:
- Promote and ensure the good reputation of the home.
- Ensure that all information of confidential nature gained in the course of duty is not divulged to third parties.
- Notify the Home Manager, or the Person in Charge, as soon as possible of your inability to report for duty, and on your return to work from all periods of absence.
- Adhere to all Company policies and procedures within the defined timescales.
- Ensure all equipment is clean and well maintained.
- Carry out any other tasks that may be reasonably assigned to you.
About the role
Essential Criteria:
- Knowledge of Food Hygiene Safety
- Time Management Skills
- Adaptability and Flexibility
Desirable Criteria:
- Previous experience working in a similar setting
- Ability to work under pressure
The Package:
- Competitive rate of pay
- Training package from start date
- Onsite Training
- Free Essential Food Hygiene Training Level 2
- Private health insurance after 3 years
- Pension
- Free Parking
- Free uniform
- Support during studies and progression in career opportunities
About the company
Hutchinson Care Homes is a family-owned provider of high-quality nursing and residential care across Northern Ireland. Founded on the values of caring, integrity, and safety, we offer a nurturing environment where residents are treated with dignity and respect. Our services include specialized nursing care, dementia care, residential living, respite stays and day care, all delivered by compassionate, professional staff. We are committed to providing a safe and comfortable home where every resident feels valued and can enjoy a fulfilling lifestyle.
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Catering Assistant in Antrim employer: Hutchinson Care Homes
Hutchinson Care Homes is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises flexibility and employee well-being. With opportunities for both full-time and part-time roles, our team enjoys competitive pay, the convenience of company cars for travel, and a commitment to personal growth within the rewarding field of domiciliary care across Northern Ireland.
