Kitchen Porter

The post holder will be responsible for ensure the high standard of cleaning and hygienic maintenance of the Kitchen. He/She will keep a high standard of appearance to contribute to the quality of care and lifestyle afforded to each client.

The key role would be to maintain the cleanliness of the kitchen to a very high standard.

Ensure that all kitchen areas that are thoroughly cleaned according to cleaning schedule.

OBJECTIVES

· Cleaning all work surfaces in the kitchen

· Help chef with preparation of food.

· Sweeping and mopping floor surfaces

· Clean areas as assigned

· To be aware of the health and safety statement of the COSHH statement

· To report any malfunction of equipment or fittings that require maintenance or cannot be kept to standard through normal cleaning procedures

· To report any cleaning materials that need replacing to the appropriate person

· Keep your cleaning area and space clean and tidy at all times and your cleaning materials safely stored

· To deal with the waste bags and their prescribed disposal

· Be familiar with the required care standards regulations governing your job

· Serve food to residents on units

· Help with preparing breakfast, lunch and supper and any other additional meals during the day

· To be an integral part of the kitchen team team.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITY

Maintain an awareness of the Health and Safety requirements.

Work individually and within the team to provide the necessary back up for all staff, to a standard commensurate with aims and objectives of the Home and in consideration of its residents.

Observe and maintain high levels of communication within the teams of staff, individual colleagues and residents.

Maintain client and business confidentiality at all times.

To carry out any additional duties as requested.

To undertake any additional training and development programmes the Home may consider appropriate to enhance your contribution to the work at this home.