Kitchen Assistant

Recruiter
Four Seasons Health Care
Location
Gloucestershire
Salary
7.21 GBP Annual
Posted
04 Nov 2016
Closes
02 Dec 2016
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Site or Unit :
Oaktree Care Home
Address :
Lark Rise Brimsham Park Yate Bristol BS37 7PJ

Contracted Weekly Hours : 30

Oaktree Care Home has 78 nursing beds over two floors with 40 of these dedicated to Dementia Care. Oaktree Care Home is situated in Yate, a small town north of Bristol. It is within easy reach of shops and other amenities. Brimsham Park shops are only 100 yards away. At Oaktree Care Home, residents are considered part of the family. We put their health and happiness at the heart of everything we do, and our dedicated team of nurses and carers actively encourage residents to take part in all decisions - contributing to everything from the way their rooms look to the therapies they receive.

Working within the kitchen and dining area you will help to provide nutritious and enticing meals for the residents in our care. You will be responsible for ensuring mealtimes are an enjoyable part of the day, engaging residents in the dining experience.



So as a Kitchen Assistant what do you need to do to make this happen?


  • Assist in the preparation of excellent quality meals within the home, with the aim of achieving the highest levels of satisfaction for residents in our care.

  • Develop a positive relationship with all residents, staff and other visitors to the home by becoming an integral part of the team.

  • Prepare dining areas to create a safe and enjoyable environment for residents at mealtimes.

  • Maintain a clean hazard free kitchen and dining area in order to minimise risks to residents and employees of the home.

  • Work safely within company policies, seeking advice and guidance when necessary.