Kitchen Assistant

Kitchen Assistant Falkirk, Scotland

Avondale Care (Scotland) Ltd
Full Time Falkirk, Scotland 10.42 GBP HOURLY Today
Job description

Carrondale Care Home is situated on the banks of the River Carron in Carronshore on the outskirts of Falkirk.

We provide Complex Care for those between the age of 18 and 65., we additionally provide elderly nursing care for over 65's.

We are now currently recruiting for a Kitchen Assistant to join our team.

Role Specification

  • To organise and prepare the meals required by Benore Care Centre.
  • To ensure the highest possible standards of hygiene are maintained by all concerned.
  • To closely monitor the ordering and usage of all kitchen supplies.
  • Be responsible for assisting in the training of all staff within your department.

About The Role

Principle Duties

  • Preparation and serving of daily meals.
  • Menu planning.
  • Assist with ordering, checking, accepting and storing all food deliveries.
  • Complete staff rotas ensuring adequate cover in the kitchen.
  • Staff awareness regarding rules, regulations and condition of work.
  • General co-operation to ensure that all jobs are completed by delegating, training and ensuring at all times a high standard of hygiene is maintained.
  • Ensuring all equipment is maintained and used correctly.
  • Ensuring that individual Service Users needs are met and catered for.
  • To check quality of food products.
  • Ensuring that cleaning and maintenance schedules are maintained and assisting in heavy duty cleaning.
  • Providing cover in all areas as required, maintaining adaptability.
  • To report maintenance faults to kitchen supervisor and any other problems.
  • Liaise with all those involved in the work at Benore Care Centre, thus ensuring a smooth running and efficient home.
  • To participate in any training and educational programmes provided.
  • To know the Fire Policy of the home and be fully aware of the positions of the fire alarms and equipment.
  • Be fully aware of your terms and condition of employment.

The above is considered to be a broad representation and not necessarily a comprehensive list. Additional responsibilities will be agreed from time to time as the needs of the home dictate. Any major variation to the key tasks will be subject of discussion and agreement between the post holder and the Manager.

Required Criteria

  • Right to live and work in the UK


Skills Needed

About The Company

We are a small family run organisation currently comprising of four purpose built facilities all providing 24 Hour Residential Nursing Care for Younger Adults and Elderly:

Benore Care Home, Lochore, Fife - over 65’s and Younger Adults Complex Care 18 - 65 Years.

Carrondale Care Home, Falkirk – Over 65’s and Younger Adults Complex Care 18 – 65 Years.

Glenbervie Care Home, Larbert - Over 65's and Younger Adults Complex Care 18 - 65 Years.

Lister House, Lochore, Fife – Specialist Dementia Facility for Over 65’s. GOLD AWARD from Stirling University Dementia Services for Dementia Design and was The 2011 Winner at The Scottish Care Awards in The Care Home Design Category

Robert Allan House in Lochore, Fife – Younger Adults Complex Care 18 – 65 Years.

Company Culture

As a family we are committed to providing the highest levels of care for our Service Users. The Directors play a very active role within the business and are constantly on hand to assist our experienced and competent managers to achieve their goals.

Avondale Care Scotland strives to provide our teams with everything they require from quality produce from local suppliers to state of the art equipment such as 4 part electric profiling beds, ensuring we are constantly providing the very best for our Service Users.

We strive to implement new ideas and techniques as they are discovered and embrace new technology as it is developed which has been proven to assist in the care of people living with Dementia.

This is particularly evident in our Dementia Facility which clearly leads the way in Dementia Care in Scotland. We actively seek such innovation and regularly attend shows and conferences specialising in the promotion of Dementia Care.

Company Benefits

Vacation/Paid time off, Retirement plan and/or pension, Flexible schedule, Office perks, Employee development programs, Employee discounts, Gym membership or wellness programs, Free parking, Open office, Competitive salary, Blue light card, Employee Recognition Scheme

Salary

£10.42 per hour

Kitchen Assistant
Avondale Care (Scotland) Ltd

www.acscot.care
Lochgelly, United Kingdom
Unknown / Non-Applicable
201 to 500 Employees
Company - Private
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