Kitchen / Domestic / Laundry Assistant

B&M Care is a private residential and specialist dementia care provider that operates a 26-care home portfolio in Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Berkshire and Northamptonshire.

Underpinned by the group's aspirational model of care - 'Rose Model of Dementia Care' - B&M Care has established a benchmark standard for delivering exceptional care that reflects the everyday rhythms of life. B&M Care is dedicated to perfecting its level of care through continual innovation, the highest standards of person-centred practice and you the future of B&M Care.

Bury Lodge Care Home, part of the B&M Care Group in Beaconsfieldis looking for a Kitchen Assistant/Domestic Assistant/Laundry Assistant to ensure the cleanliness and hygienic appearance of the kitchen, and to assist the Cook when and where necessary but to also work as a Domestic Assistant to ensure the clean, hygienic maintenance of the home, and to keep a high standard of appearance to contribute to the quality of care and lifestyle. You will also be required to ensure that every resident enjoys clean and well maintained laundry that is presented to the required standard.

Duties and responsibilities include, but not limited to:

Kitchen Assistant:

• Assist cook in the preparation of vegetables and at very busy periods where necessary.
• To clean the cooker, oven hot plate, Bain Maries, and all other equipment including Fridges and Freezers as per the cleaning schedule.
• To follow the cleaning schedule as directed by the Head Cook.
• To deal with the waste bags in accordance with health & safety and infection control procedures.
• Ensure that tea trolleys and trays are kept clean at all times.
• Ensure the dishwasher is maintained to required standard as per cleaning schedules.

Domestic Assistant:

• To clean allocated rooms including furniture, fittings, fabric, carpets and equipment.
• To uphold high standards of cleanliness, being mindful of the homes presentation.
• Where applicable to assist with bed making.
• To be aware of Health & Safety and COSHH policies and procedures.
• To clean sanitary and other equipment, in line with infection control policies.

Laundry Assistant:

• To efficiently manage the laundering of clothing and linen, thereby preventing un-necessary build-up.
• To ensure the laundry is identified for the correct loading of washer(s) and dryer(s).
• To have a knowledge of wash and drying programmed for differing fabrics and separate accordingly.
• To ensure there is a regular stock of detergent and fabric conditioner.
• To be responsible for the maintenance of the laundry equipment and the regular de-fluffing of the dryer(s), reporting any defects to the Manager or Housekeeper.

Essential Skills, Characteristics and Experience:

• Must hold a Food Hygiene Certificate Level 2 or above.