Kitchen Assistant - Catering

at  Beacon Hospital

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Kitchen Assistant
Department: Catering
Reports to: Head Chef/ Sous Chefs/ Catering Management Team CMT
Date: 2024
EUR14.80 per hour / 39 hour week

QUALIFICATIONS

• Good General Health
• Flexibility to meet department requirements

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 1 year relevant work experience.
• Must have previous knowledge of Food Hygiene and a willingness to attend trainings in same, as provided by the Beacon Hospital.
• Important the candidate shows a keen interest in their self-development as a potential future chef.

COMPETENCIES AND KNOWLEDGE

• Observes all infection control policies for proper food handling, storage, hand washing, glove wearing, uniform and grooming. Works as a team player to meet goals and department demands.
• Exhibits high level of customer/patient relation skills.
• Exhibits ability to work as member of team in daily performance of duties.
• Interaction with all hospital departments.
• Knowledge of all standard procedures for food preparation, goods in, storage and hygiene.

OVERALL PURPOSE OF JOB

We will provide exceptional patient care in an environment where quality, respect, caring and compassion are at the centre of all we do.
As a kitchen assistant you would work in areas where food is prepared, maintaining kitchen areas with good hygiene, keeping them clean and safe, whilst helping with the preparation of food.
Helps the department achieve it’s goal of providing optimal nutritional care and highest standard of meal service to hospital patients by performing the following duties.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DELIVERABLES

• Carry out necessary cleaning tasks in order to maintain a clean, tidy and hygienic environment. Complete all relevant HACCP documentation to record the completion of above duties.
• Sweep/mop floors/uses scrubber during service and at the time of the shift.
• Wash up all soiled crockery, cutlery, glassware, pots and pans.
• Unload deliveries, collect waste and carry it to refuse bins
• Collects and places rubbish in designated containers. Breaks down cardboard boxes.
• Lift and carry heavy items - using correct manual handling techniques.
• Stocks storeroom and freezer, rotating supplies for first and last out.
• Stocks canteens and other areas as requested by CMT/Supervisor’s
• Participates in quality control and quality improvement data gathering.
• Setting up teas, coffees and refreshments for function if needed and clearing away following function.
• Observe the correct use and care of equipment reporting any defect in materials or equipment properly.
• Food preparation. With training given, be capable of developing ones skill’s to assist the chef’s with the production of foodstuff’s.
• Follow HACCP guidelines and ensure that all the necessary information is being recorded accurately and efficiently.
• Observes infection control and HACCP policies in food handling storage, wearing gloves and proper protective equipment.
• Knows and follows hospital policies, procedures and practices in compliance with legislations and JCI requirements.
• Knows and follows fire and disaster plan, Manual Handling technics, use PPE if needed. Has full knowledge and uses correctly, the chemicals used for cleaning in the kitchen and follow SDS.
• Provide assistance to other staff if needed.
• Follows all health and safety duties as per training, to keep yourself and your colleagues safe.
• Any other duties, which may be necessary from time to time