Catering Assistant - 32 hrs pw

TN United Kingdom; Saintfield; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking enthusiastic Catering Assistants to join their Kitchen Team. In this vital role, you will assist in preparing nutritious meals while ensuring high standards of cleanliness and service. As part of a supportive environment, you will engage with residents and staff, making a positive impact on their dining experience. This role offers competitive pay, generous holiday entitlement, and excellent training opportunities, fostering both personal and professional growth. If you're passionate about food and care, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Generous Holiday Entitlement

Free Onsite Parking

Free Uniform

Career Development Opportunities

Access to Excellent Training

NEST Workplace Pension Contributions

Qualifications

• Knowledgeable about food hygiene and food preparation.
• A strong communicator and influencer.

Responsibilities

• Help prepare meals considering dietary requirements.
• Ensure cleanliness of kitchen area and equipment.

Skills

Food Hygiene Knowledge

Teamwork

Communication Skills

Adaptability

Job description

Job Description

Enjoy working as a member of the Kitchen Team?

Our Catering Assistants work alongside the Cook Manager assisting with providing nutritious and enticing meals for the residents in our care. You will be part of the reason that our dining experience is consistent and delivered to a high standard for all our residents.

As the largest healthcare provider in Northern Ireland, it is important that we take great care to provide our residents with a comfortable environment and enjoyable experience.

About The Role

As a Catering Assistant, you will:

• Help prepare all meals within the home, paying consideration to special dietary requirements.
• Ensure the general cleanliness and tidiness of the kitchen area, equipment, and appliances.
• Develop a positive relationship with all residents, staff, and visitors to the home.
• Regularly seek feedback from residents and staff to continually improve the service.
• Receive, check, and safely store kitchen deliveries.

To succeed, you will be:

• Knowledgeable about food hygiene and food preparation.
• A team player who engages well with others.
• A strong communicator and influencer.
• Energetic and hard-working.
• Flexible and adaptable to change.
• Passionate about offering high-level service and making a difference.
• Someone who believes that a sense of humour and a positive outlook go a long way.

We offer:

• Competitive salary.
• Generous holiday entitlement.
• Various shifts, including 3 days on and 4 days off.
• Access to excellent training.
• Career development opportunities.
• Free onsite parking.
• Free uniform.
• NEST workplace pension contributions.

Skills Needed

Knowledge of HACCP standards.

About The Company

Beaumont Care Homes have residential and nursing homes across Northern Ireland; in Belfast, Bangor, Ballymena, Comber, Donaghadee, Dunmurray, Jordanstown, Hillsborough, Holywood, Lisburn, and Newtownabbey. We aim to provide a safe, clean, relaxed, and homely environment for all residents, prioritizing care, well-being, and comfort. Our staff undergo regular training to provide the best person-centred care. We believe in healthy, homemade food prepared by trained chefs to cater to diverse tastes.