Catering Assistant

Virtue Integrated Care; Tullow; On-site; EUR 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Employee assistance programme

Recognition scheme

Career advancement opportunities

Free meals on duty

Free parking

Job summary

SignaCare Killerig in Ireland is seeking a Catering Assistant to join our team at the Killerig facility near Carlow. The role involves food prep, serving residents, maintaining hygiene, and supporting service with a professional, resident-centered approach.

Experience in catering within a nursing home or similar setting is advantageous. Candidates should be flexible, a team player, and capable of working independently when needed. We offer a competitive package and meal on duty.

Qualifications

• Previous catering experience in a nursing home or similar setting is an advantage.
• Strong customer service skills with awareness and sensitivity to residents.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities.
• HACCP training would be an advantage.
• Flexible working hours and ability to work as part of a team or on your own initiative.

Responsibilities

• Food preparation tasks.
• Hygiene and cleanliness of food preparation areas.
• Food serving and basic cleaning tasks.
• Organise food preparation areas and adhere to food safety procedures.
• Ensure facilities are replenished and tidy throughout service.
• Support service to residents in a timely and professional manner.
• Follow HACCP standards and complete daily records.

Skills

Catering experience

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

HACCP training

Job description

Catering Assistant | Killerig, Co Carlow

Important: Right to Work

Immediate Service Requirement: This role is only open to applicants who hold EU/EEA citizenship or existing, unrestricted right to work in Ireland.

About Signacare Killerig

SignaCare Killerig is a unique, luxury nursing home in a beautiful setting between Carlow and Tullow. We are committed to enhancing the quality of life for all our residents. This is achieved by living our core company values in relation to communication, respecting residents' rights, choice and individuality, promoting their independence and collaborating with our many community partners.

It is our mission to ensure that residents feel valued and loved within their homes. Our strong family ethos and team of talented, diverse and caring colleagues is central to the creation of a supportive and nurturing environment that creates a strong sense of home for our residents.

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive remuneration package
• Employee Assistance Programme (including counselling and financial advice)
• Employee Recognition Scheme
• Career advancement opportunities as part of a successful group
• Free meals on duty
• Free parking

Job Profile

The ideal applicant for this job will have experience as a Catering assistant along with the ability to work both as part of a team and your own initiative. The successful candidate will need to have good work ethic as well as a hands-on approach.

Duties Include (but are not limited to):

• Food preparation tasks
• Hygiene and cleanliness of food preparation areas
• Food serving and basic cleaning tasks
• Organise food preparation areas and adhere to all food safety procedures
• Ensure facilities are replenished and tidy as you go throughout service
• Support service to residents in a timely and professional fashion
• Be prepared to carry out any additional duties outside of general duties
• To follow the agreed HACCP standards and procedures
• Completion of daily records (cleaning/food safety)
• Be approachable as well as a customer service oriented
• Have the ability to multitask in a fast face working environment

Requirements

• Previous catering experience in a nursing home setting or similar role an advantage
• Strong Customer service skills, awareness & sensitivity towards residents
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• HACCP training would be a distinct advantage
• Candidate must be available for flexible working hours
• Ability to work as part of a team as well as using own initiative