Catering Assistant

Hollybank Trustees Ltd; Courtown; On-site; EUR 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premiums on Sundays & Public Holidays

Complementary meals

Discounted uniforms

Cycle to work scheme

Free Car Parking

Pension Scheme

Death in Service benefits

Curam Care Points

Job summary

Curam Care Homes in Gorey, Co Wexford, is hiring a Full-time Catering Assistant to join our care team at Oakfield Nursing Home. You will support the cook, assist with kitchen duties, and provide meals, drinks and snacks to residents while maintaining high food safety standards.

We offer a healthy work-life balance with no night shifts, online training, and a comprehensive benefits package including Sundays/public holidays premiums, meal provisions, and pension options.

Qualifications

• Nursing home experience desirable but not essential.
• Catering experience desirable but not essential.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with residents and families.
• HACCP or other food safety training is advantageous.
• Knowledge of IDDSI is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the highest standards of Food Safety and Hygiene.
• Ensure all work supports resident and food safety.
• Adhere to infection control guidelines at all times.
• Work cooperatively with the multidisciplinary team.
• Report incidents to Head Chef and Director of Nursing/Person in Charge.

Skills

Nursing home exp

Catering exp

Interpersonal skills

HACCP training

IDDSI knowledge

Job description

Location: On site / Ballinatray Lower, Courtown, Co. Wexford, Ireland
job type: Permanent / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Medical & Healthcare | Healthcare Assistants
Salary: Negotiable salary

We are now hiring a Full-time Catering Assistant to join our growing care team in Oakfield Nursing Home, Gorey, Co Wexford

At Curam Care Homes, we’re all about providing top-quality, person-centered care—and that starts with taking great care of our team. We offer great benefits, support a healthy work-life balance, and create plenty of chances for you to grow in your career.

Requirements

• Nursing Home experience is desirable but not essential
• Catering Assistant experience is desirable but not essential;
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to effectively communicate withcolleagues, residents and their families;
• HACCP or other food safety training is advantageous, however not essential as this training will be provided;
• Knowledge of the International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative (IDDSI) is beneficial

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure the highest standards of Food Safety and Hygiene
• Ensure that all work is carried out while ensuring resident and food safety.
• Practice and ensure that food safety and infection control guidelines are adhered to at all times and being practiced by employees.
• Work cooperatively and communicate with members of the multidisciplinary team.
• Ensures that all incidents are reported to the Head Chef and Director of Nursing/Person in Charge .
• Be professional, friendly and approachable in all interactions with residents, visitors and staff.
• Keep catering and food safety documentation updated and work s closely with the Head Chef to ensure the smooth day to day operationsof the catering department.
• Monitor stock levels of all equipment and supplies and report any deficits to the Head Chef.
• Support in the provision of a quality person centered dining experience for the residents

What to Expect

• Prepare food and support the cook/chef. You will also be required to support with kitchen duties (such as washing up) and provision of meal, drinks and snacks to residents.
• Practice and ensure that infection control guidelines are adhered to at all times and being practiced by employees.
• Great work life balance (No night or late evening shifts).
• Prior to your start you will be required to complete mandatory online training.
• Premiums paid on Sundays and Public Holidays (currently basic pay plus 15%)
• Complementary meals provided on long day shifts
• Discounted uniforms (Buy one get one free)
• Ongoing education and training programmes
• Cycle to work scheme with a repayment plan
• Free Car Parking
• Pension Scheme (up to 4% matching)
• Death in Service benefits
• Curam Care Points – Ad hoc Employee Awards

The above lists of responsibilities and benefits are not exhaustive.

For all informal inquires or to request a copy of the full job description please email [e-mail].