Kitchen Assistant

Electus Healthcare; Carryduff; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Electus Healthcare is recruiting a Kitchen Assistant at Saintfield Lodge Care Home, Carryduff, NI. You will assist with organising and preparing quality, nutritious meals several times a day under supervision, while maintaining high cleanliness standards to support residents.

Full training is provided; the role follows a full rotational shift pattern from Monday to Sunday, and Electus Healthcare promotes equal opportunities and a supportive team environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with organising and preparing quality, nutritious meals for residents.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and food handling in line with care home policies.

Job description

Job Description

Location: Saintfield Lodge Care Home, 4 Old Saintfield Road, Carryduff

About The Role

As a Kitchen Assistant you will assist with organising and preparing quality, nutritious meals, several times a day under the supervision of the Cook/Chef, whilst maintaining high standards of cleanliness for our residents. Working to the highest of standards - we are looking for a confident individual who has a love and passion for food.

As a Kitchen Assistant you will need to understand the importance of the home using fresh ingredients to provide the highest quality of food and beverages to our residents. Full training and support is provided to ensure that a high standard of catering is maintained at all times.

This position is based on a full rotational shift pattern from Monday to Sunday.

Electus Healthcare is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all members of the community.

About The Company

Electus Healthcare, a Northern Ireland based Care Home provider specialising in Nursing, Residential, Mental Health, Dementia, Learning Disability and Physical Disability Care.

The word Electus means 'Chosen' in Latin. Electus Healthcare’s vision is to provide exceptional care by people who have ‘Chosen to Care’.

We foster a culture where our People embody our Values and Behaviours, embracing Inclusivity, Empowerment, and Collaboration. Our Mission - To enable Residents to have a meaningful, fulfilled, and independent life, within a ‘risk safe’ and well led environment.

Company Culture

Electus Healthcare are a new and dynamic healthcare provider, specialising in delivering the highest possible standards of person centred care. Electus have eight care homes in Northern Ireland, offering a range of services from nursing, dementia, mental health and complex needs care.

Would you like to join our amazing team of healthcare professionals? Electus are devoted to the professional development of all our team members, investing in a wide range of training and skill building opportunities that help to boost confidence and ability.

The Electus culture promotes team working and supporting one another to provide the best care possible for our residents.

Closing Date

Saturday 31st October, 2026

Contract Type

fulltime

Salary

£12.71 Hourly