Catering Assistant

Candidate Manager LTD; Ballinasloe; On-site; EUR 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Candidate Manager LTD in Ballinasloe Care Centre is seeking a catering/kitchen assistant to join the existing catering team on a permanent full-time basis. The role requires availability to work full time, including weekdays and weekends.

You will assist in the preparation and service of meals and beverages for residents, visitors and staff, maintain hygiene standards, help with dining areas, and support the Catering Manager/Cook as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience working in kitchen/catering.
• HACCP trained and aware of food safety standards.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work with others.
• Reliable and able to keep to schedules.
• Team player with a positive attitude.
• Good conversational English required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and service of all meals and beverages for residents, visitors and staff to the required company standards of hygiene and economy.
• Preparation of resident trays and dining areas ensuring that the necessary equipment, utensils, and food is available in the required quantities and at the required time.
• Clear and clean kitchen, dining areas and catering utensils using appropriate cleaning techniques and equipment as directed by the Catering Manager/Cook.
• Advise residents on menu choice in a way as to give maximum choice.
• Adhere to good practice with regard to hygiene, health and safety, HACCP and COSHH Regulation at all times meeting all legislative requirements.
• Assists with record keeping as directed by Catering Manager/Cook.
• Carry out other duties as directed by line Manager.

Skills

Kitchen/Catering experience

HACCP trained

Communication skills

Reliability

Team player

English proficiency

Job description

We are now looking for a catering/kitchen assistant to join the existing catering team in Ballinasloe Care Centre. This is a permanent full time role. Applicants must be available to work full time, weekdays and weekends included.

What does this role entail?

To assist in the preparation and service of food and in the cleaning of the kitchen and dining area.

Main Activities

• Assist in the preparation and service of all meals and beverages for residents, visitors and staff to the required company standards of hygiene and economy.
• Preparation of resident trays and dining areas ensuring that the necessary equipment, utensils, and food is available in the required quantities and at the required time.
• Clear and clean kitchen, dining areas and catering utensils using appropriate cleaning techniques and equipment as directed by the Catering Manager/Cook.
• Advise residents on menu choice in a way as to give maximum choice.
• Adhere to good practice with regard to hygiene, health and safety, HACCP and COSHH Regulation at all times meeting all legislative requirements.
• Assists with record keeping as directed by Catering Manager/Cook.
• Carry out other duties as directed by line Manager.

What are the skills/experience needed?

• Experience working in kitchen/catering
• HACCP trained
• Excellent communication skills
• Must be reliable & keep to schedule
• Can work as part of a team
• Good conversational English

All posts are subject to satisfactory references, medical and Garda vetting.

Note

This job description is intended to give the post holder an appreciation of the role envisaged for the catering/kitchen assistant. Given the nature of the work it must be stressed that maximum flexibility is required to work in the home. Specific tasks and objectives will be agreed with the post holder and the Manager.