Job Title: Cook Assistant
Location: St Josephs Nursing Home, Killorglin Co. Kerry
Reporting to: Director of Nursing and the Head Chef
Purpose of Job: Assist in the daily running of the kitchen following current legislation and Nazareth House policies and procedures.
Be aware of and cater for complex dietary requirements, allergies, food sensitivities and modified diets.
Please note this is a part time position averaging approximately 22 hours per fortnight. There may be additional shifts offered during busy periods and to cover annual leave/ staff illness.
Main Responsibilities:
Assist kitchen staff in providing a high standard of catering to meet the needs of Residents and Staff.
Prepare and cook excellent quality and wholesome meals as well as home baking.
Provide specialist diets and modified meals as directed and required.
Ensure all meals are labelled correctly before leaving the kitchen for the households.
Support the Chef Manager to ensure all daily menus are balanced and meet our resident's requirements.
Ensure safe storage of foods under legislative standards.
Adhere to all current HACCP Regulations (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points)
Manage the kitchen staff and delegate tasks related to food preparation in a timely fashion in the absence of the Chef Manager.
Ensure safety and hygiene standards are maintained.
Ensure all equipment is operated, maintained and serviced as per the manufacturer's instructions and Health & Safety requirements.
Manage relationships with suppliers and place orders as required.
Take on extra duties such as cleaning as required.
Adhere to First Aid, Hygiene, Health & Safety rules, and COSHH Regulations at all times.
Establish and maintain relationships with residents that are based on respect and equality.
Skills, Knowledge and Qualifications:
Proven experience as a kitchen assistant.
Strong knowledge of culinary techniques and practices.
Ability to work well under pressure and in a fast-paced environment.
Keen attention to detail and a passion for delivering high-quality food.
This job description outlines the main functions and responsibilities of the post and is subject to review and amendment according to business needs within Nazareth House.
However, it is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the duties involved, consequently, you may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to you from time to time.
