Kitchen Assistant – Bank

Ann’s Care Homes; Northern Ireland; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A care service provider in Northern Ireland is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to join their bank team. This part-time role (21 hours/week) involves preparing nutritious meals, adhering to food hygiene standards, and ensuring the kitchen runs smoothly. Ideal candidates should have basic knowledge of catering regulations and be willing to pursue further training. Competitive pay of £12.21 per hour and various benefits are offered.

Benefits

Free Uniform

Four Weekly pay

Paid Access NI Check

All Practical and online training Paid

Qualifications

• Willingness to work towards an NVQ2 in Catering.
• Basic knowledge of Catering & Food Hygiene Regulations.
• Previous experience in Catering is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of nutritious, well-balanced meals.
• Handle and store food according to Food Hygiene regulations.
• Serve meals and drinks to service users.
• Keep work surfaces and kitchen equipment clean.

Skills

Basic numeracy & Literacy

Basic knowledge of Catering & Food Hygiene Regulations

Previous experience in Catering

Education

Willingness to work towards an NVQ2 in Catering

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Job description

About the Company

Ann’s Care Homes are a family run business established in 1994.

Since its inception, the company has enjoyed a longstanding reputation for the delivery of quality care and for their teams of dedicated, trained staff who put clients’ needs at the heart of everything they do.

We at Ann’s aspire to be the best at everything that we do. We want families and carers to choose Ann’s because they have confidence in our reputation for providing a high quality service.

We are recruiting for our kitchen Assistants to join our bank team at Apple Blossom Lodge. This role is part time, 21 hours per week

To find out more call our recruitment team on , alternatively you click apply now and we will be in touch if you meet our requirements.

The Successful Candidate will

• Assist in the preparation of nutritious, well balanced, attractive meals in accordance with the needs of the people who use the service
• Handle and store food in accordance with Food Hygiene regulations.
• Serve meals and drinks to the people that use the service (dependent upon service)
• Talk to the people who use our service to ensure that the food has been prepared well and they like it
• Use cleaning materials in accordance with COSHH regulations Blend food as required
• Prepare meal trays, lay tables, collect trays and clear tables after meal times Load up trolleys for meal times and transport to and from the dining room(s)
• Clean all work surfaces, equipment, fridges, ovens and floors and store items correctly
• Ensure store rooms are well organised and clean Wash crockery and cutlery or stack dishwasher
• Check the temperature of the fridge and freezer on a daily basis Order food and kitchen equipment
• Take delivery of food
• Ensure that food is used before expiry date Refill Cereal, Sugar containers etc
• Ensure that cleaning rotas are maintained and adhered to
• Take the people that use the service to the dining room(s) (dependent upon service) Hoover dining room (dependent upon service)
• Any other duty as specified by the Chef to assist in ensuring the kitchen runs as smoothly as possible

Essential Criteria

• Basic numeracy & Literacy
• Willingness to work towards an NVQ2 in Catering
• Basic knowledge of Catering & Food Hygiene Regulations
• Basic knowledge on Operation of kitchen equipment
• COSHH / Health and Safety knowledge
• Previous experience in Catering (preferable in a Care Setting desirable but not essential)

Benefits of working with Ann’s Care Homes

• A friendly dedicated team
• £12.21 per our
• Free Uniform
• Four Weekly pay
• Paid Access NI Check
• All Practical and online training Paid

Immediate interviews Offered

We reserve the right to enhance the criteria at shortlisting stage

Ann’s are an Equal Opportunities Employer