Job Purpose

Assisting in the cleanliness of the kitchen while adhering to all food safety requirements

All employees are expected to honour the privacy of the resident. Respect for the individuality, dignity, autonomy and empowerment of the resident must underpin all activities and interactions undertaken during the course of their duties

Key Responsibilities

Personal Presentation

• Ensuring that ones personal demeanour, attitudes and interactions are at all times professional in approach
• Presented in the full company uniform at all times
• Maintaining a high degree of personal hygiene
• Presented in Personal protective Equipment (PPE) where applicable
• Practice and promote Nursing home guidelines on hand washing and Infection Control to protect oneself and others
• Adherence to guidelines on Absenteeism Lateness and sickness

Kitchen

• Ensuring the dishwasher and surrounding area is clean and used efficiency
• Adherence to the safe storage and use of all food and cleaning products
• Compliance with Haccp guidelines as directed by the Head Chef ensuring all work practices are in line with regulations
• Meeting agreed time lines in ensuring all crockery is washed and available on time for meal times.
• Ensure all the equipment is cleaned to a high standard as directed
• Ensuring waste is to a minimum

Health and Safety Awareness

• Adherence to precautions identified in the infection control policy
• Attending to any spillages to avoid any accident
• Assisting in the disposal of clinical waste in line with Nursing home policy
• Application of 'Manual Handling' Techniques as trained
• Compliance with fire safety regulations
• Compliance with the Safety statement
• Ensuring the work area is a safe environment for residents and visitors
• Familiar with the Health and safety at work Act 2005
• Compliance with H.A.C.C.P guidelines and all 'Food Safety' best practices
• Adherence to all national and local health and safety policies and guidelines
• Carry out practical duties only when competent to do so
• Assisting in the hygiene of equipment including all dining room and catering equipment
• Reporting any defects in equipment

Communication and Relationships

• Directing any queries regarding residents welfare to the Nursing staff
• Working as part of the team
• Attending Department meetings as required
• Aware of all internal memos and directives by management

Administration and Continuous Improvement

• Attending mandatory training and other training as directed
• Attending probationary meetings in the first 6 months of service with the nursing home
• Attending six monthly appraisals with the Line Management
• Aware of all policies and any changes or amendments that are made to the nursing home policies
• Contributing to own personal development and attending training and development where needed

What we offer:

• Comprehensive induction training
• Free Garda Vetting
• A rewarding working environment, with support from supervisors and managers
• Competitive rates of pay
• Subsidised meals
• Training & Development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme which offers advice and counselling services, for carers and their immediate families
• Free healthcare uniform - one tunic paid for per year by CareChoice
• Annual loyalty bonus - this is based on years of service
• Refer a friend bonus
• Free parking