Catering Assistant

Hutchinson Care Homes; Antrim; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Parking

Free uniform

Private health insurance after 3 years

Pension

Onsite Training

Training package from start date

Free Essential Food Hygiene Training 2

Career progression support

Job summary

Hutchinson Care Homes is seeking a Catering Assistant to provide a safe, homely environment and a high standard of care in our Northern Ireland care homes. You will assist with food preparation, serve meals, and uphold strict health and safety standards.

Roles include setting tables, assisting with meal service, maintaining kitchen cleanliness, and attending mandatory training. Onsite training and progression opportunities are provided, with benefits including free parking and uniform.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Food Hygiene Safety
• Time Management Skills
• Adaptability and Flexibility

Responsibilities

• Assist in the serving of meals
• Prepare vegetables and peel potatoes
• Prepare meals as required by Cook
• Set tables for meals
• Set up tea trolley/trays as required
• Clean the dining room with care and attention
• Wash up after meals and ensure crockery/equipment are cleaned and stored
• Report illnesses or accidents to Home Manager or Person in Charge
• Attend mandatory training days/courses on or off site
• Record meals on Menu Board

Skills

Food hygiene knowledge

Time management

Adaptability & flexibility

Job description

Catering Assistant

Purpose:

Provide a safe, secure and homely environment for our Residents. Provide a high a standard of care within our Care Homes always ensuring to comply with Hutchinson Care Homes Policies and Procedures.

Main Duties:

Food Preparation:

• Assist in the serving of meals.

• Prepare vegetables and peel potatoes

• Preparation of meals as required by Cook

• Setting tables for meals

• Setting up tea trolley/trays as required

• Clean the dining room giving care and attention and detail

General & Personal Development:

• Participate in staff Meetings

• Completes daily menu choices.

• Record meals on Menu Board

Training & Development:

• Maintain and improve professional knowledge and competence.

• Attend mandatory training days/courses, on or off site, as and when required.

Health & Safety:

• Wash up after meals. Ensure all crockery and equipment is cleaned and stored appropriately, and that the overall cleaning of the kitchen area (and, where appropriate, the dining areas) is carried out

• effectively.

• Ensure statutory Health and Safety standards in the kitchen and dining areas.

• Report immediately to the Home Manager, or Person in Charge, any illness of an infectious nature or accident incurred by a resident, colleague, self or another.

• Understand, and ensure the implementation of, the Health and Safety policy, and

• Emergency and Fire procedures.

• Report to the Home Manager, or the Handyperson, any faulty appliances, damaged furniture, equipment or any potential hazard.

• Promote safe working practice in the home.

General:

• Promote and ensure the good reputation of the home.

• Ensure that all information of confidential nature gained in the course of duty is not divulged to third parties.

• Notify the Home Manager, or the Person in Charge, as soon as possible of your inability to report for duty, and on your return to work from all periods of absence.

• Adhere to all Company policies and procedures within the defined timescales.

• Ensure all equipment is clean and well maintained.

• Carry out any other tasks that may be reasonably assigned to you.

About the role

Essential Criteria:

• Knowledge of Food Hygiene Safety

• Time Management Skills

• Adaptability and Flexibility

Desirable Criteria:

• Previous experience working in a similar setting

• Ability to work under pressure

The Package:

• Competitive rate of pay

• Training package from start date

• Onsite Training

• Free Essential Food Hygiene Training Level 2

• Private health insurance after 3 years

• Pension

• Free Parking

• Free uniform

• Support during studies and progression in career opportunities

About the company

Hutchinson Care Homes is a family-owned provider of high-quality nursing and residential care across Northern Ireland. Founded on the values of caring, integrity, and safety, we offer a nurturing environment where residents are treated with dignity and respect. Our services include specialized nursing care, dementia care, residential living, respite stays and day care, all delivered by compassionate, professional staff. We are committed to providing a safe and comfortable home where every resident feels valued and can enjoy a fulfilling lifestyle.