Kitchen Porter - COVER FOR MAT LEAVE

Oakminster Healthcare group has delivered quality care across Glasgow for over 21 years. Our team is dedicated to delivering person centred care and showcasing our core values, respect, dignity, responsibility and an innovative approach to care. Our aim and goal is to sustain and encourage independence and positive outcomes for our service users.

Responsible For:

Assisting Cook/ Chef In All Areas Required.

Minimum Qualifications:

None (Will be required to undergo training in Basic Food Hygiene).

GENERAL

• The Kitchen Assistant must be an experienced, mature and reliable person who is fully competent in all aspects of kitchen work and who can assist in producing a variety of menus, including catering for special dietary needs.
• The Kitchen Assistant is part of the care team but does not deal directly with residents.

DUTIES

• Ensure the prompt preparation of all meals and beverages as required, including special diet meals and function work, and to check meals issued for quality, quantity and appearance.
• Preparation of special diet meals to the precise instructions of the doctor or other persons as appropriate (including Rabbi's, Priests, etc.)
• Ensure proper standards of cleanliness.
• Ensure the safe working procedures and safety regulations are adhered to.
• Remove from use and report to the Chef any item of equipment found to be faulty.
• Ensure the correct and economical use of materials and equipment and to ensure that wastage is kept to a minimum.
• Ensure that kitchen equipment, crockery and cutlery etc. is kept clean and ready for use. This will include the operation of the dishwasher when necessary.
• Adhere to the Kitchen cleaning schedule and complete all necessary paperwork.
• Asist the Chef and the Home Manager in the resolution of residents' catering complaints.
• Undertake any other duties as may be necessary from time to time.
• Adhere of all company's policies and statutory requirements of Food Safety (General Food Hygiene) Regulations 1995.

Benefits

· Excellent rate of pay (competitive and negotiable, depending on experience).

· Annual Leave entitlement will be 5.6 x contracted hours

• Workplace pension scheme

We have various shifts available, for full and part time across 7 days; with a requirement of weekend work.

Please note - successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced PVG check