Kitchen Assistant - Care Home Meals & Growth Opportunities

Healthcare Ireland Group; Newtownards; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid annual leave

Overtime available at an enhanced rate

Pension plan (if applicable)

Uniforms and PPE provided

Monthly incentives and recognition

Free parking

Continuous professional development

Access NI fee paid

Opportunities for progression

Values led culture

Job summary

Healthcare Ireland Group seeks a Kitchen Assistant at Blair House Care Home in Newtownards. You will work with the kitchen team to support meal service, stock control and food safety, ensuring high-quality, resident-focused dining experiences.

The role requires good English, the right to work in the UK and prior catering or kitchen experience. You will join a values-led team with opportunities for development and progression, receive ongoing training, PPE, and support to work safely in a busy

Qualifications

• The Right to Work in the UK.
• Good verbal and written English.
• Previous catering or kitchen experience.
• Knowledge of food safety and hygiene practices.

Responsibilities

• Stores and accounts for catering stock and equipment per standards.
• Delivers meals and catering supplies to areas in unit.
• Assists with basic food preparation under direction.
• Cleans kitchen and service areas per standards.
• Maintains a clean environment across the home and adheres to regulations.
• Undertakes other duties as designated by Chef or Cook.

Skills

Food safety

English communication

Kitchen teamwork

Catering experience

Job description

Healthcare Ireland Group seeks a Kitchen Assistant at Blair House Care Home in Newtownards. You will work with the kitchen team to support meal service, stock control and food safety, ensuring high-quality, resident-focused dining experiences.

The role requires good English, the right to work in the UK and prior catering or kitchen experience. You will join a values-led team with opportunities for development and progression, receive ongoing training, PPE, and support to work safely in a busy