Kitchen Assistant

SeeMeHired.com; Newtownabbey; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Generous holiday entitlement

Various shifts (3 days on, 4 days off)

Excellent training

Career development opportunities

Free onsite parking

Free uniform

NEST workplace pension contributions

Job summary

Beaumont is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to join our care home kitchen team. You will assist with meal preparation and support the Cook Manager to maintain a nutritious, tasty dining experience for residents.

Join a friendly team, follow food hygiene practices, and contribute to a high standard of service. The role offers training, development opportunities, and onsite parking.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of HACCP and safe food handling practices
• Ability to work well in a team
• Willingness to learn and follow instruction
• Strong communication with residents and colleagues
• Reliable, energetic and adaptable to change
• Commitment to delivering a high level of service
• Positive attitude and sense of humour appreciated

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

Team player

Communication

Energetic

Flexible

Service mindset

Humor and positivity

Job description

Kitchen Assistant

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

About the company

Philosophy of Care - At Beaumont, we aim to provide a safe, clean, relaxed and homely environment in which care, wellbeing and comfort are of prime importance.

Required Criteria

Desired Criteria

• Knowledge of HACCP

Skills you'll need