Kitchen Assistant

Recruiter
Anonymous
Location
Sheffield
Salary
Competitive
Posted
05 Jun 2018
Closes
03 Jul 2018
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Kitchen Assistant

Longley Park View

GBP7.83 per hour

Sheffield

The specialist team at Longley Park View provide complex care for older people with with dementia and neurodisabilities, often characterised by behaviour that challenges and unpredictable behaviour. The home is experienced in providing person-centred care for people who may have limited capacity, communication difficulties and sensory impairments and we have a proven track record in providing holistic, multidisciplinary care for people with late stage dementia, including Parkinson's and Alzheimer's, stroke, brain injury and neurodisabilities.

Working alongside the Kitchen Manager, you will be part of a small team responsible for ensuring that our service users are provided with appetising and nutritional meets, to meet their dietary requirements.

Your role will include:

Preparing and cooking food in a safe manner
Ensuring that all food is stored at appropriate temperatures in line with legislation
Being aware of service user requirements and responding to comments regarding the menu
Preparing and serving food
Minimising and correctly disposing waste
Ensuring that any chemicals care correctly and safely stored
You should hold a current food hygiene certificate to at least 'food hygiene awareness' level within 12 weeks of taking up post

The ideal candidate should:

Be a good communicator and able to liaise with people at all levels
Be a team player, able to work on your own initiative and also under supervision
Have good personal hygiene standards
Benefits

5.6 weeks holiday.
RCNi CPD e-learning - offers training for revalidation ***
Exemplar Rewards - childcare vouchers, retail discounts and vouchers.
Employee assistance program - 24 hour helpline.
Pension plan.
Free uniform.
Outstanding career progression.
Comprehensive 7 day induction program.
Free car parking.
Additional info / about Exemplar:
Exemplar provides the highest levels of quality care, and that means care for our staff as well as the people in our community homes. When you join Exemplar, you bring your energy and commitment to delivering the best care possible. Our mission is to make every day better for every one we care for and work with.

At Exemplar, we enhance the lives of our services users, families and staff by providing everyone with the opportunity to develop, grow and reach their potential - irrespective of health or ability. If you think this is for you, why not apply