Kitchen Assistant

Our Kitchen Assistants support our Chef Manager in the preparation of meals and beverages and participate in the overall maintenance of a safe and hygienic environment. They will ensure a professional, efficient and prompt service is provided to patients, visitors, staff and volunteers at all times.,

• To cooperate with the Chef Manager with regard to compliance with all food safety legislation relating to the catering industry, with all Health & safety legislation and with the rules, regulations etc.
• To assist in the preparation of fresh food, cook as required and correctly store food items
• Prepare, cook and serve meals for patients as requested i.e. breakfast, lunch and dinner maintaining a high quality standard at all times.
• Be prepared to run the kitchen on weekends (low covers at weekends)
• To prepare, make and bake products for internal and external events
• Ensure dining room is prepared for meals i.e. tables, condiments, cutlery etc. Prepare trays for patients as required.
• Cash handling using till and electronic payment methods
• To liaise with our nursing staff re specific patient requirements
• To participate in the completion of all necessary records as required.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene control and practices at all times. Follow regular cleaning schedules as per hospice documentation. Ensure the kitchen and all cooking utensils, crockery and cutlery is kept clean, ready to use and is appropriately stored
• To ensure that all washing up duties are carried out immediately.
• Ensure safety of patients and staff by regularly checking equipment is in good working order. Report any faulty equipment to the Chef Manager.
  
  28 hours to include alternate weekends salary £18,506 + 30% enhancement for Saturdays and 60% for Sundays
Hours 7 hour shifts (9am to 4pm weekdays) (8am - 3pm weekends) Holiday -25 days (increasing to 27 after 5 years and 31 after 9 years) + public holidays (FTE), In addition to the competitive salary we offer the following -
• Annual Leave 25 days (increasing to 27 after 5 years and 31 after 9 years FTE) + public holidays
• Development opportunities
• Free parking
• Onsite cafe
• Full uniform provided
We have an amazing multi-disciplinary team who all work together ensuring that the patient is central to everything we do. Our Vision is ... That every person living with or affected by a life limiting condition will be offered choice and access to excellent end of life and bereavement care.