Care Home Kitchen & Housekeeping Assistant

Macklin Group; Ballycastle; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Induction programme

Training opportunities

Career development

Flexible shifts

Employee assistance programme

Free parking

Job summary

Macklin Care Homes is recruiting for a Housekeeping & Kitchen Assistant at Leabank Care Home (Ballycastle). The role combines housekeeping duties with kitchen support, ensuring a clean, safe environment and nutritious meals for residents.

In a 15-hour week, you may also provide relief in the kitchen when required. The successful candidate will have basic food hygiene awareness, good English communication, and flexibility to work weekends/bank holidays.

Qualifications

• Experience in kitchen, housekeeping, cleaning or care home is desirable but not essential.
• Good understanding of food hygiene and cleaning standards.
• Strong communication with elderly residents.

Responsibilities

• Support housekeeping and kitchen teams as required.
• Assist with meal preparation as directed by the Chef or Kitchen Supervisor.
• Prepare basic items such as salads, sandwiches, soups.
• Help serve meals following dietary requirements.
• Carry out daily housekeeping duties and maintain cleanliness.
• Maintain high standards of hygiene and infection control.
• Clean and disinfect high-touch surfaces and replenish supplies.
• Follow safety procedures and report faults or maintenance needs.
• Collaborate with colleagues for smooth operation of both departments.

Skills

Housekeeping

Kitchen support

Food hygiene

Communication

Teamwork

Flexibility

Job description

Macklin Care Homes is recruiting for a Housekeeping & Kitchen Assistant at Leabank Care Home (Ballycastle). The role combines housekeeping duties with kitchen support, ensuring a clean, safe environment and nutritious meals for residents.

In a 15-hour week, you may also provide relief in the kitchen when required. The successful candidate will have basic food hygiene awareness, good English communication, and flexibility to work weekends/bank holidays.