Glasgow - bank KP -

Reporting To             : Cook

Responsible To         : Cook

1.    Responsible For:           

Assisting Cook In All Areas Required.

2.    Minimum Qualifications:

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

3.    GENERAL:

• The Catering Assistant must be experiences 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 Catering Assistant is part of the care team, but does not deal directly with residents.

4.    DUTIES:

• To 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.

• To prepare special diet meals to the precise instructions of the doctor or other persons as appropriate (including Rabbi’s, Priests, etc).

• To ensure proper standards of cleanliness.

• To ensure the observance of safe working procedures and safety regulations and to remove from and use report to the Cook or Manager any item of equipment found to be faulty.

• To ensure the correct and economical use of materials and equipment and to ensure that wastage is kept to a minimum.

• To 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.   

• To adhere to the Kitchen cleaning schedule and complete all necessary paperwork.

• To assist the Cook and the Manager in the resolution of residents’ catering complaints.

• To 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 as amended.