Kitchen Assistant - Bank

Kathryn Homes Ltd; Carrickfergus; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

A care home provider in Northern Ireland seeks a Kitchen Assistant passionate about food and dedicated to high-quality service. Responsibilities include assisting Chefs, maintaining kitchen cleanliness, and catering for special events. Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential, along with the opportunity for training. This position offers incentives like accrued paid holiday, weekly pay, and career progression within the company.

Benefits

Accrued Paid Holiday

Weekly Pay

Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Scheme

Opportunities for career progression

Free Access NI Check and uniform

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Passionate about food and dedicated to providing high-quality service.
• Ability to maintain cleanliness and follow COSHH and HACPP guidelines.
• Opportunity to participate in training for skill enhancement.

Responsibilities

• Assist Chefs with daily kitchen operations.
• Maintain cleanliness and perform general kitchen tasks.
• Cater for special events at the home.

Skills

Strong communication

Teamwork

Experience in a fast-paced kitchen

Passion for food

Job description

About the role:As members of the support services team, our Kitchen Assistants help the Chefs with the daily operations of the kitchen. Your responsibilities will include maintaining cleanliness and performing general kitchen tasks to ensure the kitchen runs smoothly in the care home. Our Kitchen Assistants adhere to company policies and procedures, as well as follow all necessary COSHH and HACPP guidelines. Additionally, you will be involved in catering for special events at the home, such as the annual summer fayres.About you:We are looking for a Kitchen Assistant who is passionate about food and dedicated to providing high-quality service at every meal. Strong communication and teamwork skills are a must, as well as experience in a fast-paced kitchen. We value personal growth of our Kitchen Assistants, so you will have the opportunity to participate in training to enhance your skills and knowledge for a successful and safe work environment.

Responsibilities

• As members of the support services team, our Kitchen Assistants help the Chefs with the daily operations of the kitchen.
• Your responsibilities will include maintaining cleanliness and performing general kitchen tasks to ensure the kitchen runs smoothly in the care home.
• Our Kitchen Assistants adhere to company policies and procedures, as well as follow all necessary COSHH and HACPP guidelines.
• Additionally, you will be involved in catering for special events at the home, such as the annual summer fayres.

Skills and Qualifications

• We are looking for a Kitchen Assistant who is passionate about food and dedicated to providing high-quality service at every meal.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills are a must, as well as experience in a fast-paced kitchen.
• We value personal growth of our Kitchen Assistants, so you will have the opportunity to participate in training to enhance your skills and knowledge for a successful and safe work environment.

Further Information

Kitchen Assistant - Bank.Hours per week: Bank - 08:00 - 18:30 / 09:00 - 18:30.Benefits of working with Kathryn Homes:Accrued Paid Holiday.Weekly Pay.Pension Scheme.Blue Light Card and access to various other discounts on travel, restaurants, days out and leisure.Employee Assistance Scheme that is also available to immediate family members.Comprehensive induction and ongoing training.Free Access NI Check and uniform.Funding and support towards obtaining NVQ Level 1 and 2 in Health and Social Care.Opportunities to progress your career within the company.Free, on-site parking.Employee of the Month awards.About Kathryn Homes:At Kathryn Homes, we are passionate about providing professional, person-centred, residential and nursing care to older people in Northern Ireland, including those living with dementia. Our commitment to delivering personalised care is at the core of our mission, as we strive to celebrate the lives of each and every one of our residents.At Kathryn Homes, we prioritise the professional development of our staff by investing in comprehensive internal, external, and e-training programs at all levels. This dedication to continuous learning and growth ensures that our team is equipped to provide the highest quality of care to our residents.As we look towards the future, our reputation for delivering innovative care for individuals living with dementia continues to flourish. We are dedicated to pushing the boundaries of care excellence and setting new standards in the industry.All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of adults. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.You can apply for this role by completing our short application form or by visiting the home where one of our team can help you.