Catering Assistant | Full Time Fully Flex

CareChoice Group Ireland; Swords; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursing home in Swords is seeking Full Time Catering Assistants to support meal preparation and service. The role involves ensuring cleanliness, adhering to food safety guidelines, and working collaboratively within a caring team. Ideal candidates will have a professional and empathetic nature, with the ability to work varied shifts. This position offers a rewarding environment and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive rate of pay

Paid quality training

Continuous professional development

Opportunities for promotion

Free Garda Vetting

Free parking

One free uniform per year

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Practical experience in a caring capacity is desired.
• Availability to work varied shift patterns including days, nights, and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all crockery and utensils are ready for mealtimes.
• Clean serving areas and comply with HACCP guidelines.
• Assist in service and cleaning on all floors.

Skills

Teamwork

Empathy

English

Job description

We are currently recruiting Full Time Catering Assistants for our Swords Nursing home.

CareChoice is one of Ireland's leading residential homes for the older person. We provide dedicated care and a safe and welcoming home for all our Residents. Our ethos is to create a home from home for our clients, where they can live life to the full with support and respect, whilst enjoying building relationships with all our staff.

With over 20 years of experience in the Nursing Homes Sector, the CareChoice Team is focused on transitioning CareChoice to become the most trusted and respected Nursing Home brand in Ireland. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your skills within a supportive environment whilst working with an experienced team of Healthcare Professionals in a diverse, multi-cultural environment.

Responsibilities And Duties

• Meeting agreed timelines in ensuring all crockery, utensils, and condiments are collected, washed, and available on time for mealtimes.
• Loading dishwashers after each serving on all floors, unloading once complete.
• Setting tables for lunches and teatime on all floors at agreed times.
• Transferring trolleys to and from the kitchen in a timely manner in line with service needs.
• Cleaning trolleys before and after each serving.
• Performing stock checks on all floors after each serving.
• Assisting service and cleaning on all floors as required.
• Ensuring all serving and eating areas are clean.
• Adhering to the safe storage and use of all food and cleaning products.
• Complying with HACCP guidelines as directed by the Head Chef, ensuring all work practices are in line with regulations.
• Ensuring all equipment is cleaned to a high standard as directed.
• Minimizing waste.
• Rotating roles as necessary to meet the catering demands of the role as directed.

Qualifications and Skills

• Availability to work varied shift patterns including days, nights, and weekends, across Monday to Sunday.
• Practical experience in a caring capacity is desired.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Professional, caring, and empathetic nature.
• Comfortable working in sometimes challenging environments.
• Good level of English language skills.

What we offer

• A rewarding working environment, with support from supervisors and managers.
• Competitive rate of pay.
• Paid quality training.
• Continuous professional development.
• Opportunities for promotion within the expanding group.
• Free Garda Vetting.
• Free parking.
• One free uniform per year.
• Employee Assistance Programme offering advice services.