Kitchen Assistant (with Assistant Cook duties) - Harold McCauley

DUTIES

1. To assist the Cook/Assistant Cook with food preparation.
2. To serve food.
3. To take rubbish to bins.
4. To clean and tidy work areas.
5. To clean and tidy kitchen areas including shelves, drawers and cooker.
6. To clean floors, tiles and appliances.
7. To wash dishes.
8. To assist with the preparation of snacks (eg. tea, sandwiches, suppers) etc.
9. To prepare vegetables.
10. To clean and tidy dining room. Setting up tables for meals and trays where appropriate.
11. To arrange for the laundry of cloths, napkins and tea towels etc
12. To maintain records as required
13. To carry out any other reasonable duty as required by the management of the Home, which is necessary for the support and well-being of the residents.

STAFF MUST USE THE EQUIPMENT PROVIDED IN THE CARRYING OUT OF THEIR DUTIES

In carrying out the duties of Kitchen Assistant, the person will require the following:

• To be in sympathy with the Christian ethos of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland.
• To comply with all CSW policies and procedures as required  
• To have integrity, honesty and patience.
• To have an understanding of the needs of the elderly in a nursing/residential home situation.
• To have an even temperament.
• To have an ability to work as a member of the caring team.
• To have an ability to treat residents as individuals and tolerate their likes and dislikes.
• To respect the authority and direction of the senior members of Staff in the Home.

This job description is intended to be neither definitive nor restrictive and can be changed or augmented at any time to meet changing needs.