Kitchen Assistant - 40 hrs pw

Beaumont-Care-Homes; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free uniform

Onsite parking

Training and development

Generous holiday entitlement

Nest pension contributions

Job summary

Beaumont in Belfast is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to join the Kitchen Team, supporting meal preparation and delivering high‑standard dining for residents. You will help maintain hygienic, tidy kitchens and build positive relationships with residents and colleagues.

We offer 40-hour contracts, flexible shifts, free uniform, onsite parking, training and career development, generous holiday entitlement and Nest pension contributions.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of food hygiene and food preparation.
• Team player able to engage with others.
• Strong communication and influencing ability.
• Energetic and hard-working with a positive outlook.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Food hygiene

Team player

Communication

Energetic

Flexible

Positive attitude

Service mindset

Job description

Kitchen Assistant - 40 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.

• Knowledge of HACCP