Kitchen Assistant

Kitchen Assistant

Aldringham Court

35 hours per week

Temp contract

Our Home

Aldringham Court is a unique ‘art nouveau’ building set in three acres of well-maintained gardens and woodland. Surrounded by spectacular rhododendron bushes, the grounds abound in wildlife with doves, pheasants and even muntjacs. The spacious accommodation includes a beautiful conservatory overlooking the woodland setting, dining room and a quiet reading room. 

Three month fixed term contact

Shifts are 7am-2pm or 12pm-7pm

Main Tasks and Responsibilities:

• To support the head chef/cook in the effective operation of the kitchen.
• To wash up all crockery, cutlery and utensils used by the kitchen, residents, staff and visitors.
• To assist with the maintenance of hygiene in the kitchen and the equipment within.
• To ensure basic maintenance/hygiene of all kitchen and dining room equipment to include serving trolleys, place mats, trays and dining room furniture.
• To ensure the cleanliness of the total washing up area to include all the equipment within that area.
• The preparation and delivery of drinks as required by the residents.
• To ensure that all records are maintained to the standards required by Healthcare Homes as well as outside monitoring agencies such as Environmental Health.
• To notify the head chef/cook or manager of any faulty or damaged equipment used by the kitchen staff

Daily Duties:

• Maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Ensure the dignity and respect of every resident is maintained at all times.
• This list is not exhaustive and you may need to carry out other duties within the remit of the role.

Healthcare Homes offer an Employee Assistance Programme which is immediate access to a confidential telephone counselling and legal information service which operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to include support such as financial and family concerns.