Caring Kitchen & Housekeeping Assistant

Carechoice; Cork; On-site; EUR 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gym discount support

Free uniform

Free parking

Subsidised lunches

Regular training and development

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

Hollybank Trustees Ltd is seeking a flexible Kitchen Assistant to support kitchen and housekeeping operations in a nursing home in Cork. The role involves maintaining high service standards, rotating between kitchen and housekeeping, and contributing to a welcoming, home-from-home environment for residents.

The ideal candidate will have prior experience in a similar role, a passion for elder care, and a friendly, respectful approach to residents and colleagues.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role within a nursing home or hospitality.
• Willing to rotate between kitchen and housekeeping.
• Passionate about elder care and quality service.
• Friendly and respectful manner.

Responsibilities

• Comply with HACCP guidelines as directed by the Head Chef ensuring all work practices are in line with regulations.
• Ensure the food service areas, kitchenettes and dining rooms throughout the Nursing home are clean at all times.
• Ensure the dishwasher and surrounding area is clean and used efficiently.
• Ensure all equipment is cleaned to a high standard as directed.
• Ensure waste is to a minimum.
• Daily cleaning of the general areas and residents' rooms within the nursing home.
• Proper use and storage of cleaning equipment and cleaning solutions.
• Cleaning of spillages as they occur and proper use of wet signs.
• To wash up crockery, cutlery etc. as required.
• Ensure safe work practices are observed and the environment is safe at all times.

Skills

Flexible

Hygiene standards

Team player

Tools

Cleaning equipment

Job description

Hollybank Trustees Ltd is seeking a flexible Kitchen Assistant to support kitchen and housekeeping operations in a nursing home in Cork. The role involves maintaining high service standards, rotating between kitchen and housekeeping, and contributing to a welcoming, home-from-home environment for residents.

The ideal candidate will have prior experience in a similar role, a passion for elder care, and a friendly, respectful approach to residents and colleagues.