Burnview Healthcare is a group of family run care homes which specialises in Dementia, Nursing, Residential, and Day care. Our emphasis is on creating a caring and secure environment where our residents know that they are ‘Living Amongst Friends.
Working as part of a team all our employees play a vital role in ensuring our residents are well cared for whilst promoting a positive and enjoyable working environment. In return, we offer our employees competitive rates of pay, full training both online and in person, and access to our Employee Assistance Programme.
We are currently recruiting for a bank Kitchen Assistant to support the Cook with the preparation and serving of nutritiously balanced meals whilst maintaining a safe and hygienically clean working environment .
About The Role
Main Duties and Responsibilities
1. To communicate with and assist the cook.
2. To store ordered foods in their appropriate places.
3. To set tables in the dining rooms before meal times.
4. To transport meals and trolleys too and from the dining rooms.
5. To ensure the kitchen equipment is kept hygienically clean
6. To clean all surfaces including the floor.
7. To clean all pots/pans and dishes and stack in the shelving racks.
8. To be aware of and comply with Health and Safety requirements in the kitchen.
9. To show courteousness and willingness to help/assist all persons visiting the Home.
10. To discuss personal and professional development with your supervisor.
11. To be willing to attend staff meetings and fire drills as required.
This Job Description indicates only the main duties and responsibilities of the post. It is not intended as an exhaustive list.
Burnview Healthcare reserves the right to amend this job description from time to time, according to business needs. Any changes will be confirmed in writing. Please note that you share with Burnview Healthcare the responsibility for making suggestions to alter the scope of your duties and improve the effectiveness of you post.
Required Criteria
- Right to live and work in the UK
- Ability to communicate effectively at all levels
- Team player.
Desired Criteria
- Experience of working within a similar sector
- Basic Food Hygiene Certificate
Skills Needed
Establishing Rapport With Clients, Ability to Identify and Anticipate needs, Cleaning Skills, Initiative
About The Company
In all our homes we aim to care for our residents in a way that promotes independence and autonomy whilst giving each resident the surety that we are there to care and assist with their individual needs.
Being family run with nursing experience we pride ourselves in being active in the operation of our care homes. We have high standards and are driven along with our management team of highly experienced health care professionals to lead our excellent staff in providing the optimum in resident care.
We pride ourselves in adhering to the principles of accountability, involvement and communication and as such operate an ‘open door communication policy’ to all.
Company Culture
As family run care homes our emphasis is on recruiting and retaining the best people. We have high standards and are driven along with our management team of highly experienced health care professionals to lead our excellent staff in providing the optimum in resident care.
We consider that everyone working in adult social care should be able to take part in learning and development so they can carry out their role effectively. We believe that developing our people can only enhance the care we give. We can all learn daily which can develop us both as people and care givers.
Training from Induction to recurrent training updates will help to develop the right skills and knowledge so our team can provide high quality care and support.
We encourage staff training either in-house or via external training organisations. We promote individual supported training, group training and practical training.
Company Benefits
When you join us we make a commitment to you and we want you to commit to us. You will receive tailored training to give you the best start along with ongoing support to give you the best possible conditions to thrive and develop. We are a team and as such welcome your input and ideas that may make what we do even better.
Vacation, Paid time off, Retirement plan and/or pension, Flexible schedule, Employee development programs, Tuition reimbursement, Free parking, Open office, Competitive salary, Long service recognition, Employee Assistance Scheme, Blue Light Card, Employee Recognition Scheme
Salary
Not disclosed