Kitchen Assistant 15 hrs pw

Beaumont-Care-Homes; Dundonald; On-site; GBP 7,000 - 9,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

Free uniform

Nest workplace pension contributions

Generous holiday entitlement

Job summary

Beaumont-Care-Homes in Dundonald, Northern Ireland, is recruiting a Kitchen Assistant for approximately 15 hours per week to support the Kitchen Team and Cook Manager in delivering nutritious meals to residents.

You will help with meal preparation, maintain kitchen cleanliness, build rapport with residents and staff, and assist with deliveries. A positive attitude, teamwork and knowledge of food hygiene are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Knowledgeable of HACCP and food hygiene practices.
• Team player who engages well with others.
• Energetic, adaptable and hard-working.
• Able to follow dietary requirements and accommodate residents' needs.
• Positive attitude and sense of humour contributing to a friendly dining experience.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Food hygiene

Team player

Communication

Energetic

Job description

Kitchen Assistant 15 hrs pw

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