Kitchen Porter - Clonakilty

Job PurposeAssisting in the cleanliness of the kitchen while adhering to all food safety requirementsAll employees are expected to honour the privacy of the resident. Respect for the individuality, dignity, autonomy and empowerment of the resident must underpin all activities and interactions undertaken during the course of their dutiesKey ResponsibilitiesPersonal PresentationEnsuring that ones personal demeanour, attitudes and interactions are at all times professional in approachPresented in the full company uniform at all timesMaintaining a high degree of personal hygienePresented in Personal protective Equipment (PPE) where applicablePractice and promote Nursing home guidelines on hand washing and Infection Control to protect oneself and othersAdherence to guidelines on Absenteeism Lateness and sicknessKitchenEnsuring the dishwasher and surrounding area is clean and used efficiencyAdherence to the safe storage and use of all food and cleaning productsCompliance with Haccp guidelines as directed by the Head Chef ensuring all work practices are in line with regulationsMeeting agreed time lines in ensuring all crockery is washed and available on time for meal times. Ensure all the equipment is cleaned to a high standard as directedEnsuring waste is to a minimumHealth and Safety AwarenessAdherence to precautions identified in the infection control policyAttending to any spillages to avoid any accidentAssisting in the disposal of clinical waste in line with Nursing home policyApplication of 'Manual Handling' Techniques as trainedCompliance with fire safety regulationsCompliance with the Safety statementEnsuring the work area is a safe environment for residents and visitorsFamiliar with the Health and safety at work Act 2005Compliance with H.A.C.C.P guidelines and all 'Food Safety' best practicesAdherence to all national and local health and safety policies and guidelinesCarry out practical duties only when competent to do soAssisting in the hygiene of equipment including all dining room and catering equipmentReporting any defects in equipmentCommunication and RelationshipsDirecting any queries regarding residents welfare to the Nursing staffWorking as part of the teamAttending Department meetings as requiredAware of all internal memos and directives by managementAdministration and Continuous ImprovementAttending mandatory training and other training as directedAttending probationary meetings in the first 6 months of service with the nursing homeAttending six monthly appraisals with the Line ManagementAware of all policies and any changes or amendments that are made to the nursing home policiesContributing to own personal development and attending training and development where neededWhat we offer:Comprehensive induction trainingFree Garda VettingA rewarding working environment, with support from supervisors and managersCompetitive rates of paySubsidised mealsTraining & Development opportunitiesEmployee Assistance Programme which offers advice and counselling services, for carers and their immediate familiesFree healthcare uniform - one tunic paid for per year by CareChoiceAnnual loyalty bonus - this is based on years of serviceRefer a friend bonusFree parking