Kitchen Assistant (Parkview)

Apex Housing Association; Castlederg; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A housing support organization in Castlederg is looking for a Kitchen Assistant to provide catering services in their nursing home. Applicants should have professional catering experience and be prepared for a satisfactory Access NI check. The role includes duties such as food preparation and maintaining hygiene standards. This position offers competitive pay and multiple benefits, including annual leave and sick pay.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Family friendly policies

20-23 days annual leave plus public holidays

Contributory pension scheme

Enhanced sick pay

Employee Assistance Programme

Bike to Work Scheme

Free on-site car parking

Qualifications

• 3 months previous professional catering experience.
• This is a regulated post and will be subject to a satisfactory Access NI check.

Responsibilities

• Support and care for up to 27 residents in a nursing home.
• Provide 24-hour staff support services.

Skills

Food Preparation

Food hygiene

Basic cleaning

Dishwashing

Job description

JOB TITLE:

Kitchen Assistan, Parkview, Castlederg

REPORTS TO

Scheme Manager / Nurse Manager

DEPARTMENT

Housing with Care Services

Parkview House is a registered Nursing Home accommodation giving support and care for up to 27 residents. It is situated centrally within Castlederg. Parkview House provides 24-hour staff support services, 365 days a year.

Essential Criteria

• 3 months previous professional catering experience
• This is a regulated post and will be subject to a satisfactory Access NI check.

WHY WORK FOR APEX?

We offer:

• Competitive pay
• Family friendly policies and flexible working opportunities
• Opportunities to learn, develop and progress in your position
• 20-23 days annual leave plus 12 public holidays, increasing with length of service
• Contributory pension scheme
• Enhanced sick pay, maternity pay and paternity pay
• Workplace savings scheme and monthly cash draw for staff (optional)
• Charity partnership with Children in Crossfire
• Excellent opportunities for development including support for further education courses
• Employee Assistance Programme provided by Inspire Workplaces including 24hr adviceline
• Bike to Work Scheme
• Staff wellbeing initiatives e.g. health screening programmes (Action Cancer)
• comprehensive paid induction programme
• enhanced pay over Christmas & New Year
• enhanced rate for overtime worked
• free on-site car parking

All successful applicants will also be required to provide documentary evidence of their right to work in the UK. Please note Apex do not hold a license to sponsor Working Visa's.

Apex is an Equal Opportunity Employer. At this time we particularly welcome applications from members of the Protestant Community, due to under representation in parts of our workforce.

CLOSING DATE

Tuesday 11th November 2025

APPLICATION PROCESS:

If you are interested in applying for this position please click on the Apply button or visit our own website

Skills

• Food Preparation
• Food hygiene
• Basic cleaning
• Dishwashing

Benefits

• 20 Days Annual Leave
• Sick Pay
• Maternity Pay
• Paternity Pay