JOB DESCRIPTION OF DEPUTY KITCHEN ASSISTANT

 RESPONSIBLE TO:    Home Manager                                                                           

REPORTS TO:            Cook 

OBJECTIVE: Our objective is to provide a secure and caring environment with a homely atmosphere and to provide care and practice appropriate to individual residents of the highest possible standard.

PURPOSE OF THE JOB: The deputy kitchen assistant has a lesser job description than a permanent kitchen assistant. Their main purpose is to assist and support the kitchen assistant as requested.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Undertake general cleaning of all areas within the kitchen and food preparation areas, dry goods store and dining room including the washing of pots/pans and sink duties.
• Clean thoroughly areas such as windows, ledges, shelves etc.
• Assist in the preparation of food.
• Assist in the service of all meals and snacks
• Observe the correct use of equipment
• Report any breakdowns or defects in machinery or materials to the cook or person in charge.
• Ensure that all liquids, cleaning materials and solvents are locked away at all times.
• Observe good hygiene practices
• Report any accident/incident which may occur.
• Observe good safety practices at all times, thus ensuring the safety of residents, staff and members of the public

• Read and understand the Home’s policies and procedures in relation to:
  • Health and Safety
  • Accident Prevention
  • Cleanliness of the home
  • Fire prevention and fire procedure
  • Code for food handlers
  • Causes of food poisoning
  • Laundry
  • Control of infection

• Conform with the Home’s dress code at all times

• Participate in staff induction and training in order to maintain the highest level of service to all visitors
• Assist in areas as required by Management
• This job description is not meant to be definitive nor restrictive and will be modified to meet changing needs.