Catering Assistant - New Ross

Virtue Integrated Care; New Ross; On-site; EUR 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Programme (incl. 5

Employee Recognition Scheme

Career advancement opportunities as a

Free meals on duty

Free parking

Job summary

Signacare New Ross Nursing Home is seeking a Catering Assistant for a 30-hours-per-week permanent role in New Ross, Co. Wexford. The ideal candidate will have catering experience with a hands-on approach and a resident-focused attitude.

Responsibilities include food preparation, serving meals, maintaining HACCP standards and keeping kitchen areas clean. Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience as a catering assistant in a nursing home or similar setting.
• Strong customer service skills, with awareness and sensitivity toward residents.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Food preparation tasks and hygiene of preparation areas.
• Food serving and basic cleaning tasks.
• Adhere to HACCP standards and complete daily records.
• Support residents with meals in a timely and professional manner.

Job description

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 New Ross Nursing Home

Catering Assistant | New Ross

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 New Ross Nursing Home

Signacare New Ross is a unique, purpose-built, nursing home in the beautiful woodland setting of The Ponds, New Ross, Co Wexford. We are committed to enhancing the quality of life for all our residents.

At Signacare New Ross our CARA values - Caring, Ambitious, Responsive, Accountable - define how we work, how we care, and how we grow together. These values underpin everything we do, from how we support our residents and families to how we work as a team.

Salary & Benefits

• €14.15 per hour
• 30 Hours Permanent contract
• 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:

• Need to be flexible 7 days a week for Roster
• 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