Relief Kitchen Assistant - Our Ladys

SeeMeHired.com; Belfast; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care home in Belfast is seeking a dedicated Kitchen Assistant to join their team. The role involves preparing nutritious meals for residents while ensuring high hygiene standards. Ideal candidates will have kitchen experience and the ability to communicate effectively with the elderly. The position offers career development opportunities and a supportive working environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive paid induction programme

Career development opportunities

Flexibility of shifts

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounted rates at Malone Hotel

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Free car parking and uniform

Incentives for employee referrals

Qualifications

• Kitchen experience in a similar position or environment.
• Good command of spoken and written English.
• Ability to work set hours and be flexible.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in the preparation of meals as directed by the chef.
• Maintaining high standards of hygiene and cleanliness in the kitchen.
• Following food safety guidelines.

Skills

Communication with the elderly

Attention to detail

Food hygiene understanding

Job description

Relief Kitchen Assistant - Our Ladys

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 be part of an award-winning team valued for your contribution. There are opportunities for career development and a friendly and rewarding working environment. We would love to hear from you if you are a compassionate person who cares with a heart.

Our Lady's Care Home, based in Belfast, 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.

About the role

Key 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:

To reward the demanding work of our fantastic colleagues, we offer an excellent benefits package as follows:

• Collaborating with an award-winning team with family values.

• A comprehensive paid induction programme.

• A wide variety of training is 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.

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.

About the company

We care with heart because… From the moment we opened our first Care Home in Northern Ireland over 30 years ago, we knew we could make a real difference in people’s lives. We are undeniably proud of our history and passionate about our future!

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.

Desired Criteria

Skills you'll need