JOB TITLE:
Kitchen Assistant
LOCATION: Disability Services
PAY: £5,508 - £6,018
HOURS: 15 weekly
REPORTING TO: Deputy Manager & Team Manager
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Job Summary:
 Heat ready meals and soups
 Ensure food and hygiene standards are met.
Principal Job duties or main tasks:
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Support kitchen assistants with Learning disabilities on a paid/voluntary work placement
within the kitchen environment. (Supported Employment posts).
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To ensure Environmental Health and Food Hygiene regulations / legislation / standards are
adhered to.
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Responsible for ensuring that all utensils, equipment, work surfaces and areas are
maintained in a hygienic state.
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Responsible to reporting defective equipment to line manager.
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Stock rotation of drinks supplies.
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To lift trays of crockery in and out of the dishwasher and leaning over a large sink to rinse
cutlery/crockery.
Training:
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Holds Food hygiene Certificate or NVQ 1 in Food preparation and cooking or similar
qualification.
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Trained to operate tin opener, dish washer and microwave.
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Complete and update relevant training.
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Will be responsible for the safeguarding of vulnerable people whilst working within the
Confidentiality / Safeguarding Adults Policy and Procedure Guidelines
General section to be added to all job descriptions:
Other work and general duties as delegated within the overall purview of the post.
Registered Charity Number: 0000000000000
PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
As well as the departmental rules and procedures, which you are required to observe and follow, the
Care4all Charity has developed a number of general policies and procedures that apply to your
employment.
Whilst Care4all recognises specific responsibilities fall upon management, it is also the duty of all
employees to accept personal responsibility for the practical application of these policies, procedures
and standards. You should familiarise yourself with these, and ensure that you understand and
adhere to them.
Particular attention is drawn to:
Health and Safety:
Under the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 it is the responsibility of individual employees at every
level to take care of their own health and safety at work and that of others who may be affected by
their acts at work. This includes co-operating with management in complying with health and safety
obligations, particularly by reporting promptly any defects, risks or potential hazards.
Fire Procedure:
The post holder must adhere to Disability Services Fire Policy, including training attendance.
Equal Opportunities:
Care4all has policies covering Equal Opportunities and Harassment. The aim is to ensure that no
colleagues, potential employees, patients/clients are harassed, or receive less favorable treatment
on the grounds of disability, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, race, colour, religion or
ethnic/national origin.
Security and Confidentiality:
The post holder must adhere to a range of policies, procedures and legislation relevant to security
and confidentiality; these include:
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Data Protection Act 1998
Copyright, Designs and patents Act 1988
Access to Health Records Act 1990
Computer Misuse Act 1990
BS7799 (Information Governance)
Caldicott
Document and Records Management
Additionally, all staff are required to attend an annual briefing on Information Governance and
Security.
This job description is not a definitive or exhaustive list of the responsibilities but identifies
the key tasks and duties of the post holder. Specific objectives for the post holder will be
regularly agreed and reviewed as part of the personal development review process.
REVIEW DATE: ____________
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PERSON SPECIFICATION
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA
EDUCATION/
QUALIFICATIONS
DESIRABLE CRITERIA
HOW
TESTED
A
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Experience of mentoring
students
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Food Hygiene Certificate or
City and Guilds / NVQ
level 1 or equivalent
Evidence of continual
professional development
EXPERIENCE AND
ATTAINMENTS
Experience of being part of
a catering team.
SKILLS/ABILITIES
Experience of food
preparation using a variety
of cooking methods.
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KNOWLEDGE/
UNDERSTANDING
Knowledge of working
procedures, practices and
equipment for catering
services.
A
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OTHER
REQUIREMENTS
incl physical
requirements
To be flexible to meet the
needs of the service
A
I
Able to move and handle
trays of crockery and lean
over a sink to rinse
cutlery/crockery
Able to stand for long
periods
A – APPLICATION FORM; I - INTERVIEW
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Job Description Supplementary Information
Physical Effort,
E.g. level, duration and frequency of lifting, carrying, walking, sitting, standing, etc.
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Ensure that the kitchen and dining area is left clean and tidy at the end of each work period.
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To be able to move trays in and out of the dishwasher and leaning over a large sink to rinse
cutlery/crockery.
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To stand most of the time during working hours
Mental Effort,
E.g. level, duration and frequency of concentration, unpredictability, deadlines, interruptions, etc.
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Concentration required whilst using machinery
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Concentration whilst supporting service users on work placements / work experiences in
the kitchen area.
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To remain professional, tolerant and patient under working conditions i.e. Interruptions
from Service Users, staff and visitors
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To remain calm and efficient when working under pressure.
Emotional Effort,
E.g. level, duration and frequency of distressing and emotionally demanding situations, etc.
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Contact on occasions with service users who can exhibit unpredictable behaviour.
Working Conditions,
E.g. level, duration and frequency of working in and with unpleasant, hazardous, toxic, cramped,
continuous similar, awkward, extreme weather and temperature conditions, etc.
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To be prepared to work in a noisy , warm and at times disruptive environment
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