Care Home Kitchen Assistant: Meals, Safety & Growth

Healthcare Ireland Group; Derry/Londonderry; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid annual leave

Growing healthcare company

Continual professional development and

Values led culture

Overtime at enhanced rate

Opportunities for progression

Pension plan (if applicable)

Attractive hourly rate

Access NI fee paid

Uniforms and PPE provided

Monthly incentives and recognition

Free parking

Job summary

Healthcare Ireland Group is seeking a Kitchen Assistant for Longfield Care Home near Eglinton, just ten miles from Derry. The role supports residents with high-quality dining experiences, working with the kitchen team under the Chef to meet dietary needs and maintain a safe, positive work environment.

We offer an award-winning environment with opportunities for progression, ongoing training, and flexible benefits. The role is a casual/bank position in a healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• The Right to Work in the UK is required.
• Good level of verbal and written English.
• Previous catering, kitchen or food preparation experience.
• Good knowledge of food safety and hygiene practices.

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 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.

Skills

Right to Work in the UK

English proficiency

Catering experience

Food safety knowledge

Job description

Healthcare Ireland Group is seeking a Kitchen Assistant for Longfield Care Home near Eglinton, just ten miles from Derry. The role supports residents with high-quality dining experiences, working with the kitchen team under the Chef to meet dietary needs and maintain a safe, positive work environment.

We offer an award-winning environment with opportunities for progression, ongoing training, and flexible benefits. The role is a casual/bank position in a healthcare setting.