Kitchen Assistant — Fresh Meals, Overtime & Growth

Healthcare Ireland Group; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid annual leave

Professional development and training

Overtime available at enhanced rate

Opportunities for progression

Pension plan (if applicable)

Uniforms and PPE provided

Monthly incentives and recognition

Job summary

Carlisle Court in Belfast is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to join its dedicated kitchen team, reporting to the Chef. The role focuses on delivering high-quality meals and maintaining safe, patient-centred dining experiences for residents.

This position offers the chance to develop professional skills within a growing healthcare provider and to contribute to residents’ comfort and independence in a friendly, inclusive environment.

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 catering stock and equipment are stored and accounted for per Assured Safe Catering standards.
• Delivers meals and catering supplies to areas within the unit in a timely manner.
• Under direction, assists with basic food preparation.
• Ensures kitchen, catering and servery areas are cleaned in accordance with standards.
• Delivers and maintains a clean environment throughout the home in line with operational standards.
• Undertake any other duties designated by the Chef or Cook.

Job description

Carlisle Court in Belfast is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to join its dedicated kitchen team, reporting to the Chef. The role focuses on delivering high-quality meals and maintaining safe, patient-centred dining experiences for residents.

This position offers the chance to develop professional skills within a growing healthcare provider and to contribute to residents’ comfort and independence in a friendly, inclusive environment.