Catering Assistant / Kitchen Porter- Nenagh Rehabilitation Unit

at  Bartra Healthcare

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are currently recruiting Catering Assistants and Kitchen Porter for our Nenagh Rehabilitation Unit,Tyone, Nenagh, Co Tipperary
We are proud to say that Bartra Healthcare is a group of premium quality nursing homes each of which provides individualised care in a safe, friendly, and comfortable environment where all the needs of our residents are met.
Being a great place to work is the difference between being a good company and a great company and we strive every day to nurture a culture of honesty, respect, enthusiasm, and teamwork.

Duties include any duties associated with preparing and serving meals, cleaning up after meals and maintaining the dining environment at the standard required by the Nursing Home:

• Ensure that food is presented in an appealing way.
• Seek to understand resident’s needs and requirements.
• Assist in the serving of meals and drinks ensuring that the correct meals are served to residents with special dietary needs.
• Report any complaints from residents, family members or staff regarding quality or quantity of food, menu choices, or dining room environment to the Head Chef immediately.
• Report all accidents or incidents to the Head Chef.
• Report any unsafe practices or broken machinery/equipment to the Head Chef, so that remedial action can be taken immediately
• Use all equipment as trained observing all safe practices, so that accidents are avoided
• Maintain the food serving area and dining room in a clean, safe and hygienic condition.
• Take full responsibility for your allocated area of work on a daily basis.
• Ensure that all bins are emptied, and all waste is discarded in the appropriate bin. (Food, Recycling, General Waste)
• Record keeping - ensure that necessary checks are made and recorded in accordance with our Food Hygiene Policy.
• Ensure food hygiene and HACCP standards are always adhered to.
• Familiarize yourself with the Food Hygiene Manual and follow the standards stipulated.
• Wear enclosed, non-slip, clean black shoes & clean clothing always while on duty.
• Report any illness or symptoms of food poisoning or food-borne disease immediately to the Head Chef to safeguard the health of others.
• Ensure any cuts / broken skin is covered with blue, waterproof dressings.
• Ensure thorough and frequent handwashing.
• Adhere strictly to hygiene requirements before and after using the toilet accommodation.