Compassionate Kitchen & Catering Assistant

Ethos Care Group; Dublin; On-site; EUR 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Fortnightly payments

Meals provided

Free uniform

Free parking

Referral bonus

Job summary

Tolka Valley Nursing Home in Dublin is seeking a Kitchen/Catering Assistant to support the catering team in preparing fresh, nutritious meals for residents.

You will work with the Chef and Supervisor to ensure meals are appealing, maintain hygiene, and help create a warm dining experience for residents.

If you take pride in food service, value dignity for older people and are reliable and adaptable, we'd love to hear from you.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of food hygiene and HACCP procedures, or willingness to undertake training.
• Experience in kitchen, catering or hospitality environment is desirable.
• Reliable and adaptable in a busy kitchen.
• Enthusiastic about delivering a positive dining experience for residents.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Chef and catering team with daily food preparation and meal service.
• Ensure meals are presented and served to a high standard.
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe kitchen environment.
• Follow HACCP procedures, food hygiene and infection prevention standards.
• Assist with washing dishes, cleaning kitchen equipment and maintaining food preparation areas.
• Support the safe storage of food, stock rotation and waste management.
• Follow instructions relating to residents' individual dietary requirements, allergies and food textures.
• Interact warmly and respectfully with residents, helping make mealtimes a positive experience.

Skills

Food hygiene knowledge

Kitchen/catering experience

Team player

Reliability

Positive attitude

Job description

Tolka Valley Nursing Home in Dublin is seeking a Kitchen/Catering Assistant to support the catering team in preparing fresh, nutritious meals for residents.

You will work with the Chef and Supervisor to ensure meals are appealing, maintain hygiene, and help create a warm dining experience for residents.

If you take pride in food service, value dignity for older people and are reliable and adaptable, we'd love to hear from you.