Kitchen Assistant - Bank

MD Healthcare Ltd; Ballyclare; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Ballyclare seeks a Bank Kitchen Assistant to maintain kitchen standards and assist in food preparation. The ideal candidate should be passionate about food and work efficiently within a nursing environment. Responsibilities include maintaining cleanliness, adhering to food safety regulations, and assisting in meal preparation for residents. This role requires experience in a similar setting and offers shifts from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm, Monday to Sunday.

Qualifications

• Experience adhering to Food Handling Regulations.
• Experience working in a hospital or nursing home is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards of kitchen cleanliness and efficiency.
• Assist in food preparation, cooking, and serving under direction.
• Report breakages and faulty equipment to supervisors.
• Attend required staff meetings and training.

Skills

Adhere to safe Handling of Food Regulations

Experience working within a hospital or Nursing Home environment

Passionate about food

Job description

We are looking for a Bank Kitchen Assistant to join our team in Rathmena House. Shifts will be from 7.30 am and 5.30 pm, between Monday to Sunday.In this role you will provide a catering service for the whole Home and ensure the safe and efficient operation of the kitchen.Sponsorship is not available for this role.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards of efficiency and cleanliness expected within all areas of the kitchen.Ensure that all areas of the kitchen are cleaned using an organised schedule of work as organised by the Cook / Assistant Cook.
• Adhere to safe Handling of Food Regulations.
• Ensure the Residents’/Patients’ confidentiality is maintained at all times.Ensure the Residents’/Patients’ privacy, dignity and choice is respected,
• Assist the Cook /Assistant Cook in the preparation, cooking and serving of food to the Residents / Patients.
• Report all breakages to Cook / Assistant Cook and dispose of all breakages carefully and appropriatelyReport all faulty equipment/repairs/replacements in the Maintenance book. Report all accidents, incidents and near misses to the Cook / Assistant.
• Attend staff meetings as organised by the Home Manager.Adhere to Safe Food Handling regulations.
• For preparation and serving of food to patient under direction of Cook / Assistant Cook.Attend all required staff training as organised by the Home Manager.

Skills and Qualifications

• Adhere to safe Handling of Food Regulations.
• Experience working within a hospital or Nursing Home environment
• Passionate about food.

Further Information

About Rathmena House:Situated in the leafy suburbs of the market town of Ballyclare in East Antrim, the home is surrounded by attractive gardens and patio areas. The home is registered to offer nursing care and a small number of beds for residential care for up to 29 residents.Apply,To apply please complete the full application form below:optimumcaregroup.co.uk/kitchen-assistant-rathmena-house-2/#applicationWe are an equal opportunities employer.Please note: Applicants within the last 6 months need not re-apply.The Company operates a No Smoking Policy.

Area: Derry or Londonderry
Closing date: 21 Nov 2025