Catering Assistant – Nursing Home Care, Flexible Hours

Virtue Integrated Care; Tullow; On-site; EUR 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on duty

Free parking

Career advancement opportunities

Employee Recognition Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

SignaCare Killerig is seeking a Catering Assistant to join our nursing home team in Killerig, Co Carlow. The role focuses on food preparation, service to residents, and maintaining high hygiene standards in a supportive, resident-centered environment.

The successful candidate will have catering experience, strong customer service, and the ability to work well within a team while using initiative. Benefits include meals on duty, parking, and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Previous catering experience in a nursing home setting or similar role.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Catering experience

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

HACCP

Job description

SignaCare Killerig is seeking a Catering Assistant to join our nursing home team in Killerig, Co Carlow. The role focuses on food preparation, service to residents, and maintaining high hygiene standards in a supportive, resident-centered environment.

The successful candidate will have catering experience, strong customer service, and the ability to work well within a team while using initiative. Benefits include meals on duty, parking, and career development opportunities.