Kitchen Assistant

2 months ago

County Down, United Kingdom Healthcare Ireland Group Full time
Job Description

We do not offer sponsorship for this role - if you require sponsorship your application will be automatically declined. Please consider this carefully before applying - no exceptions.

For this role you must be fully flexible Monday to Sunday. You will be allocated shifts on a rotational basis.

You will not be able to provide us with your availability and we cannot allocate you your preferred shifts. Please consider this carefully before applying. 

The Home

Bannview House is a modern, purpose-built Nursing Home supporting up to 80 residents. The Home is designed with individual bedrooms and ensuite facilities, a comfortable lounge and dining areas. Many rooms in the Home have fantastic views of the rural countryside. The attractive enclosed gardens and patio area provide residents with a safe and relaxing place to sit and enjoy the outdoors. Bannview House have three dedicated units covering various categories of care including General Nursing, Dementia Nursing and General Residential.

The Role - 20 hours contract

The Kitchen Assistants in our Homes play a key role in ensuring the smooth and safe operation of our kitchens, ensuring that residents receive high quality meals and dining experiences. The role is essential to the wellbeing of our residents through the provision of high-quality, person-centred dining experiences.

Working as part of the Kitchen team, reporting to the Chef the role is about a lot more than preparing and serving meals – the Kitchen Assistant will support with ensuring the dietary needs of our residents are met in addition to contributing to a safe and positive working environment.

About The Role

Main Responsibilities

  • Ensures that all catering stock and equipment is correctly stored and accounted for in accordance with the company’s Assured Safe Catering standards.

  • Delivers meals and other catering supplies to various areas within the unit in a timely and efficient manner.

  • Under direction, assists with the basic preparation of food items.

  • Ensures all cleaning within the kitchen, catering and servery areas (as appropriate) is completed and complies with the company’s Assured Safe Catering standards.

  • Delivers and maintains a clean and tidy environment throughout the home, in line with operational standards and ensures that work processes comply with statutory regulations. 

  • Undertake any other duties that may be reasonably required as designated by the Chef or Cook.

The Benefits:

  • Paid annual leave

  • The chance to be part of a growing healthcare company

  • 4 weekly pay

  • Continuous professional development and training

  • Values led culture

  • Overtime available at an enhanced rate

  • Opportunities for progression

  • Pension plan (if applicable)

  • Attractive hourly rate

  • Access NI fee paid for

  • Uniforms and PPE provided

  • Monthly incentives and recognition awards

  • Free parking

Healthcare Ireland are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.

Skills Needed

About The Company

We are passionate about providing the highest standards of care in safe, positive and flexible environments, which enable each person who uses our services to achieve their potential. We are committed to providing each employee with a fulfilling working environment, encouraging personal and professional development. We aim to be a first class, independent organisation delivering innovative, collaborative and value for money services.

Our ultimate purpose is to work with the people who use our services and their families and friends, to enable them to take control of their lives.

Company Culture

We’re always on the look out for people who care, whether that’s caring for our residents, or in one of our roles like laundry, kitchen, administration or maintenance.

Our passionate, ever-growing team means that you’ll be working with people who pride themselves on the work they do. Each of our Homes and our Head Office work together to achieve something excellent that truly makes a difference in people’s lives.

Caring for our residents is at the heart of all we do, and we’d love to have you join the team.


Desired Criteria

  • Previous experience in a care home or healthcare environment

Required Criteria

  • The Right to Work in the UK
  • A good standard of both verbal and written English
  • Previous catering, kitchen or food preparation experience
  • Good knowledge of food safety and hygiene practices

Closing DateFriday 25th October, 2024

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