Kitchen Assistant

Kathryn Homes Ltd; Magherafelt; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A care home provider in Northern Ireland is seeking a dedicated Kitchen Assistant to support kitchen operations. Responsibilities include maintaining cleanliness, assisting chefs, and catering for events. Candidates should be passionate about food, possess strong communication and teamwork skills, and ideally have experience in a fast-paced kitchen. This role offers opportunities for training and professional growth, alongside employee benefits such as accrued paid holiday and weekly pay.

Benefits

Accrued Paid Holiday

Weekly Pay

Pension Scheme

Discounts via Blue Light Card

Employee Assistance Scheme

Comprehensive induction and training

Free Access NI Check and uniform

Funding for NVQ Level 1 and 2 in Health and Social Care

Career progression opportunities

Free on-site parking

Employee of the Month awards

Qualifications

• Must be dedicated to providing high-quality service at every meal.
• Opportunity to participate in training to enhance skills and knowledge.
• Willingness to adhere to COSHH and HACPP guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Help Chefs with daily operations of the kitchen.
• Maintain cleanliness and perform general kitchen tasks.
• Cater for special events at the home.

Skills

Passionate about food

Strong communication skills

Teamwork skills

Experience in a fast-paced kitchen

Job description

About the role: As members of the support services team, our Kitchen Assistants help the Chefs with the daily operations of the kitchen. Your responsibilities will include maintaining cleanliness and performing general kitchen tasks to ensure the kitchen runs smoothly in the care home. Our Kitchen Assistants adhere to company policies and procedures, as well as follow all necessary COSHH and HACPP guidelines. Additionally, you will be involved in catering for special events at the home, such as the annual summer fayres.

About you: We are looking for a Kitchen Assistant who is passionate about food and dedicated to providing high‑quality service at every meal. Strong communication and teamwork skills are a must, as well as experience in a fast‑paced kitchen. We value personal growth of our Kitchen Assistants, so you will have the opportunity to participate in training to enhance your skills and knowledge for a successful and safe work environment.

About Kathryn Homes: At Kathryn Homes, we are passionate about providing professional, person‑centred, residential and nursing care to older people in Northern Ireland, including those living with dementia. Our commitment to delivering personalised care is at the core of our mission, as we strive to celebrate the lives of each and every one of our residents. At Kathryn Homes, we prioritise the professional development of our staff by investing in comprehensive internal, external, and e‑training programs at all levels. This dedication to continuous learning and growth ensures that our team is equipped to provide the highest quality of care to our residents. As we look towards the future, our reputation for delivering innovative care for individuals living with dementia continues to flourish. We are dedicated to pushing the boundaries of care excellence and setting new standards in the industry. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of adults. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

Responsibilities

• As members of the support services team, our Kitchen Assistants help the Chefs with the daily operations of the kitchen.
• Your responsibilities will include maintaining cleanliness and performing general kitchen tasks to ensure the kitchen runs smoothly in the care home.
• Our Kitchen Assistants adhere to company policies and procedures, as well as follow all necessary COSHH and HACPP guidelines.
• Additionally, you will be involved in catering for special events at the home, such as the annual summer fayres.

Skills and Qualifications

• We are looking for a Kitchen Assistant who is passionate about food and dedicated to providing high‑quality service at every meal.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills are a must, as well as experience in a fast‑paced kitchen.
• We value personal growth of our Kitchen Assistants, so you will have the opportunity to participate in training to enhance your skills and knowledge for a successful and safe work environment.

Further Information

• Accrued Paid Holiday
• Weekly Pay
• Pension Scheme
• Blue Light Card and access to various other discounts on travel, restaurants, days out and leisure
• Employee Assistance Scheme that is also available to immediate family members
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing training
• Free Access NI Check and uniform
• Funding and support towards obtaining NVQ Level 1 and 2 in Health and Social Care
• Opportunities to progress your career within the company
• Free, on‑site parking
• Employee of the Month awards