Kitchen Assistant

Beaumont Care Homes; Newtownabbey; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Generous holiday entitlement

Various shifts including 3 days on and

Access to excellent training

Career development opportunities

Free onsite parking

Free uniform

NEST work place pension contributions

Job summary

Beaumont Care Homes in Northern Ireland is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to join the busy kitchen team, supporting the Cook Manager in delivering nutritious, appetising meals for residents.

You will help with meal prep, maintain high hygiene standards, build friendly relationships with residents and colleagues, and contribute to a warm, homely dining experience. Flexible shifts and training are provided to support career development.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of food hygiene and safe food handling.
• Ability to prepare meals and accommodate dietary needs.
• Team player with good communication.

Responsibilities

• 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 other visitors to the home
• Regularly seek feedback from residents and staff in order to continually improve the level of service offered
• Receive, check and safely store kitchen deliveries

Skills

Food hygiene

Food preparation

Team player

Strong communication

Energetic & hardworking

Job description

Job Description

Enjoy working as a member of the Kitchen Team?

Our Kitchen 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 Kitchen 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 other visitors to the home


• Regularly seek feedback from residents and staff in order to continually improve the level of service offered


• Receive, check and safely store kitchen deliveries

To succeed you will be:

• Knowledgeable of food hygiene and food preparation


• A team player who engages well with others


• Strong communicator and influencer


• Energetic and hard-working


• Flexible and adaptable to change


• Passionate about offering a high level service. Like to make a difference


• Believe that a sense of humour and a positive outlook goes a long way

We offer:

• Competitive salary


• Generous holiday entitlement


• Various shifts available including working 3 days on and 4 days off


• Access to excellent training


• Career development opportunities


• Free onsite parking


• Free uniform


• NEST work place pension contributions