Kitchen Assistant-Casual

Healthcare Ireland Group; Derry/Londonderry; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing healthcare company in Northern Ireland seeks a Kitchen Assistant to play a vital role in providing meals and ensuring food safety. Responsibilities include storing catering stock, delivering meals, and maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen. Candidates should have the right to work in the UK, a good standard of English, and previous kitchen experience. This is a full-time position offering competitive pay, with a commitment to continuous professional development and a supportive work culture.

Benefits

Paid annual leave

Continuous professional development and training

Overtime available at an enhanced rate

Pension plan (if applicable)

Attractive hourly rate

Uniforms and PPE provided

Free parking

Monthly incentives and recognition awards

Qualifications

• The Right to Work in the UK.
• A good standard of both verbal and written English.
• Previous catering, kitchen or food preparation experience.
• Good knowledge of food safety and hygiene practices.

Responsibilities

• Ensures that all catering stock and equipment is correctly stored and accounted for.
• Delivers meals and other catering supplies to various areas in a timely manner.
• Assists with the basic preparation of food items.
• Ensures all cleaning within the kitchen and catering areas complies with standards.
• Maintains a clean environment throughout the home in line with operational standards.
• Undertakes other duties as designated by the Chef or Cook.

Job description

Longfield Care Home offers a welcoming environment with specialised care for residents across two units. We support 35 General Nursing residents in the Foyle and Faughan Units, alongside 11 Residential Dementia residents in the Moore Suite. Our commitment to excellence was recently recognised at the 2024 Staff Nursing Awards, where our Home Manager received a Highly Commended for Home Manager of the Year, and our Team Leader proudly won Care Assistant of the Year.

About the Role

The Kitchen Assistant plays a key role in ensuring the smooth and safe operation of our kitchens, ensuring that residents receive high quality meals and dining experiences. Working as part of the Kitchen team, reporting to the Chef, the role is about more than preparing and serving meals; the Kitchen Assistant supports with ensuring the dietary needs of our residents are met in addition to contributing to a safe and positive working environment.

Main Responsibilities

• Ensures that all catering stock and equipment is correctly stored and accounted for in accordance with the company’s Assured Safe Catering standards.
• Delivers meals and other catering supplies to various areas within the unit in a timely and efficient manner.
• Under direction, assists with the basic preparation of food items.
• Ensures all cleaning within the kitchen, catering and servery areas (as appropriate) is completed and complies with the company’s Assured Safe Catering standards.
• Delivers and maintains a clean and tidy environment throughout the home in line with operational standards and ensures that work processes comply with statutory regulations.
• Undertakes any other duties that may be reasonably required as designated by the Chef or Cook.

Benefits

• Paid annual leave
• The chance to be part of a growing healthcare company
• Continuous professional development and training
• Values led culture
• Overtime available at an enhanced rate
• Opportunities for progression
• Pension plan (if applicable)
• Attractive hourly rate
• Access NI fee paid for
• Uniforms and PPE provided
• Monthly incentives and recognition awards
• Free parking

Required Criteria

• The Right to Work in the UK
• A good standard of both verbal and written English
• Previous catering, kitchen or food preparation experience
• Good knowledge of food safety and hygiene practices

Desired Criteria

• Previous experience in a care home or healthcare environment

Skills Needed

[No specific skills listed]

Company Information

We are passionate about providing the highest standards of care in safe, positive and flexible environments, which enable each person who uses our services to achieve their potential. We are committed to delivering each employee a fulfilling working environment, encouraging personal and professional development. We aim to be a first class, independent organisation delivering innovative, collaborative and value for money services. Our ultimate purpose is to work with the people who use our services and their families and friends, to enable them to take control of their lives.

Company Benefits

Healthcare Ireland Group is not just a workplace; it's a community where your work has a purpose, and your contributions are valued. If you're passionate about making a difference and are seeking a rewarding career in healthcare, we welcome you to explore opportunities with us and help continue our legacy of excellence in care. Additional benefits include retirement plan and/or pension, employee development programs, free parking, competitive salary, social opportunities, employee recognition scheme, culture of recognition, and on the job learning.

Salary

£12.21 per hour

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Nursing Homes and Residential Care Facilities

Healthcare Ireland are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.

We do not offer sponsorship for this role.

This is a casual/ Bank role.