Catering Assistant

Mowlam Healthcare; Ballincollig; On-site; EUR 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Mowlam Healthcare in Ballincollig Community Nursing Unit is seeking a catering/kitchen assistant for a permanent full-time role. Applicants must be available to work full time, including weekdays and weekends.

You will assist in the preparation and service of meals, keep kitchen and dining areas clean, and support the Catering Manager in maintaining high hygiene standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in kitchen or catering environments.
• HACCP trained and committed to hygiene standards.
• Excellent communication and reliability.
• Able to work as part of a team and follow schedules.
• Good conversational English.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and service of meals and beverages.
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen and dining areas.
• Assist with equipment, utensils, and stock as required.
• Follow hygiene, health and safety, and COSHH regulations.
• Support the Catering Manager/Cook and staff as directed.

Skills

Experience in kitchen/catering

HACCP trained

Excellent communication

Reliable & schedule aware

Team player

Good conversational English

Job description

We are now looking for a catering/kitchen assistant to join the existing catering team in Ballincollig Community Nursing Unit. 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.