Job Description

Kitchen Assistant

Department: Residential/Nursing Homes

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Isle of Man - Crovan Court

Reporting To: Head Chef/Registered Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing ingredients for dishes.
• Washing and slicing fruit and vegetables.
• Cooking ingredients according to directions received from the Chef.
• Keeping all pots, pans and kitchen utensils clean and in order.
• Managing storerooms and cold rooms.
• Preparation of residents' food trays and trollies.
• Clean kitchen area floors and corridors.
• Maintain high standards of Food & Hygiene and Health & Safety.
• Bringing ingredients into the kitchen and ensuring food is packed and stored in accordance with all applicable food hygiene and safety regulations.
• Cleaning and tidying workstations and equipment.
• Comply with the Health and Safety policy and procedures.
• Comply with the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH).
• To undertake other duties as required and as directed by the Chef/Head Chef.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Good literacy and numeracy skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Organisational skills.
• Observational skills.
• Able to follow instructions and procedures.
• Able to work in a team but use their own initiative.

• Caring and kind.
• Cheerful and friendly.
• Flexible, reliable and adaptable.
• Good team player.
• A desire to learn to cook.
• Plenty of stamina.
• Integrity.

Benefits

• Competitive pay rates
• Online training
• Pension
• Career Progression opportunities