Kitchen Assistant - Milesian Manor

Macklin Care Homes Limited; Magherafelt; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care home provider in Magherafelt is seeking a full-time Kitchen Assistant to join their team. The role involves meal preparation, maintaining hygiene standards, and assisting in kitchen operations. Ideal candidates will have kitchen experience, the ability to communicate with the elderly, and a good understanding of food safety. Attractive benefits and career development opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Flexibility of shifts

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounted rates at Malone Hotel, Belfast

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• Good command of spoken and written English.
• Right to work and live in the UK.
• Understanding of food hygiene and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in the preparation of meals as directed.
• Preparing basic dishes such as salads and soups.
• Ensuring meals meet dietary requirements.
• Maintaining hygiene and cleanliness standards.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Communication with the elderly

Attention to detail

Job description

Overview

Location: Milesian Manor, Milesian Manor Lifestyle Care Home, 9 Ballyheifer Road, Magherafelt, Northern Ireland, BT45 5DX

Date Posted: 22 August 2025

Closing Date: 30 September 2025

Industry: Healthcare

Job Type: Full time

Salary: £12.32 Hourly

Kitchen Assistant - Milesian Manor

Can you make a real difference in the lives of others? We are looking to hire exceptional talent to work in care; in return, we will bring out the best in you.

At Macklin Care Homes, you will work as part of an award-winning team valued for your contribution. There are opportunities for career development and a friendly and rewarding working environment. If you are a compassionate person who cares with a heart, we would love to hear from you.

Milesian Manor Care Home, (Magherafelt) is currently seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Kitchen Assistant to join our kitchen team on a full-time basis. The successful candidate will assist in preparing nutritious meals for residents while gaining valuable experience in food preparation, kitchen operations, and hygiene standards.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in the preparation of meals as directed by the chef or kitchen supervisor.
• Preparing basic dishes such as salads, sandwiches, and soups.
• Ensuring meals are portioned appropriately and according to dietary requirements (e.g., low-sodium, diabetic-friendly).
• Helping to serve meals to residents or dining areas.
• Maintaining high standards of hygiene and cleanliness in the kitchen.
• Following food safety guidelines, including proper food storage, and labelling.
• Complying with care home policies and health regulations.
• Reporting any issues related to equipment, cleanliness, or safety.

Ideal Candidate

• Kitchen experience in a similar position or environment.
• Ability to communicate with the elderly.
• Ability to work set hours and be flexible to meet the needs of the organisation.
• Be in good General Health (medically fit).

Company Benefits

• Collaborating with an award-winning team with family values.
• A comprehensive paid induction programme.
• Wide variety of training provided.
• Career development opportunities.
• Flexibility of shifts.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Discounted rates at Malone Hotel, Belfast.
• Health and wellbeing initiatives including team-building initiatives.
• Free car parking and uniform*
• Incentives for employee referrals*

*T&Cs will apply.

Please note we will only accept up-to-date CVs - without this, an interview cannot be given.

We do not offer sponsorship for this role - if you require sponsorship your application will be automatically declined. Please consider this carefully before applying.

Interviews may take place before the job advertisement closes as and when suitable applications are received. If a suitable candidate is appointed the role may close early, therefore please do not hesitate to submit your application promptly.

In addition, we also reserve the right to enhance the criteria at the shortlisting stage.

Successful candidates must be willing to register with NISCC.

An Enhanced Access NI Check will be required for this post. If successful, please be aware that we do have a policy on the recruitment of ex-offenders. As per the Access NI Code of Practice, Macklin Care Homes also has a policy on the secure handling, use, storage, and retention of disclosure information. Copies of these documents along with the Access NI Code of Practice are available upon request by contacting the HR Department.

It is Macklin Care Homes Policy that any existence of a criminal conviction will not necessarily lead to the withdrawal of a job offer, but the failure to disclose all criminal convictions fully and accurately will lead to the withdrawal of a job offer.

Macklin Care Homes is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

What you will need

Required criteria

• Good command of spoken and written English.
• Right to work and live in the UK.
• High attention to detail.
• Understanding of food hygiene and safety standards.

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