Relief Kitchen Assistant – Parkview, Bexleyheath

Job description Avante Care & Support is a Registered Charity supporting over older people through our registered nursing and dementia care homes and home care services. We are proud to be a well-established not for profit organisation, with an experienced and skilled workforce. We are committed to making a positive difference to both individuals and their loved ones through individualised support and guidance. We are looking for a Relief Kitchen Assistant to join our residential care home, Parkview, located in Bexleyheath, Kent Main Responsibilities and Duties Prepare vegetables, fruit, etc. Assist in laying tables and serving food, under the direction of the Cook/Assistant Cook and in clearing up afterwards. To clean kitchen equipment, utensils, crockery and cutlery. Clean food stores and other areas, ensuring stock rotation where applicable. Maintain kitchen and dining room floors, walls and surfaces in a clean and hygienic manner. Comply with catering regulations in respect of hygiene and Health and Safety procedures. Attend training sessions/courses necessary in the performance of these duties. Planning menus by involving residents, care service staff and dietician (where necessary). Ensuring that meals have a high nutritional value. Ensuring that food is prepared in clean and safe conditions, free from dirt, germs, insects, vermin, odour, etc. Ensuring that catering staff work within the regulations stipulated in “Hygiene (General) Regulations ”, “The Food Act ” and “The Food Safety Act ”. Promote Avante Care and Support’s Equal Opportunities Policy statement, ensuring an awareness of differing ethnic, social and cultural backgrounds. Comply with the Health and Safety and fire regulations ** All relevant Work Instructions will be issued to the post holder. NOTE This job description is provided to assist the post holder to know what his/her duties are. These duties may be amended or added to from time to time following consultation with the post holder, without change to the level of responsibility appropriate to the post and the salary, in order to provide the best service and assist with the smooth running of the home. PERSON SPECIFICATION Essential Experience/Skills Have a sympathetic understanding of the needs of dependent older people. Enthusiasm and skill for cooking Working as a part of team Desirable Experience/Skills A City and Guilds or equivalent qualification. Have a good understanding of different cultural and ethnic traditions with regard to catering. Environmental Health Certificate in Food Hygiene Our positions are subject to Enhanced DBS Disclosures which will be completed upon successful application. All applications will be dealt with on an individual basis in accordance with our policy and organisational requirements. Due the nature of our work, it is a fundamental condition of any offer of employment and your continued employment that you are vaccinated against COVID, unless you are unable to comply on medical grounds.