Catering Assistant - SignaCare Bunclody

SignaCare; Bunclody; On-site; EUR 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on duty

Free parking

Bike to Work Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme (counsel

Employee Recognition Scheme

Job summary

SignaCare in Bunclody, Co. Wexford, Ireland, is seeking a permanent, full-time Catering Assistant at our Newtownbarry site to support residents with meals and services.

The role focuses on hygiene, food service, and HACCP compliance within a supportive team environment. The ideal candidate has catering experience in a nursing home or similar setting, strong customer service skills, and an ability to work well both in a team and independently.

Qualifications

• Previous catering experience in a nursing home setting or similar role is advantageous.
• Strong customer service skills with sensitivity towards residents.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• HACCP training would be advantageous.
• Flexible working hours and ability to work in a team or on own initiative.

Responsibilities

• 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 during service.
• Support residents' service in a timely and professional manner.
• Be prepared to take on additional duties as needed.
• Follow HACCP standards and complete daily records.

Skills

Catering experience

Customer service

Teamwork

Communication skills

Job description

Location: On site / Newtownbarry, Bunclody, Co. Wexford, Ireland
job type: Permanent / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Medical & Healthcare | Nursing & Midwifery
HourlyFixed salary:€ 14.15

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.

Contract: Permanent, Full Time

At Signacare, 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

• Competitive remuneration package
• Employee Assistance Programme (including counselling and financial advice)
• Employee Recognition Scheme
• Free meals on duty
• Free parking
• Bike to Work Scheme

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):

• 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