Host in the Kitchen (Full time)

Orwell House Nursing Home; Dublin; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursing home in Dublin seeks an experienced Kitchen Host to join their team. Responsibilities include meal service, maintaining hygiene standards, and assisting in kitchen operations. Ideal candidates must be HACCP trained, have at least one year of experience in a busy kitchen, and possess excellent customer service skills. Flexible working shifts are required, and the role offers competitive pay and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Competitive rate of pay

10% Sunday Premium

Paid mandatory training

Subsidised café

Company Pension

Continuous Professional Development

Employee referral scheme

Tax saver scheme

Employee assistance programme

Bike storage

Qualifications

• At least 1 year experience working in a busy kitchen.
• Willingness to work hard and be actively involved in the business.
• Approachable with excellent people skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain confidentiality and assist in equipment maintenance.
• Serve residents’ meals as required.
• Ensure high standard of hygiene throughout the kitchen.

Skills

HACCP trained

Excellent customer service skills

Ability to work flexibly under pressure

Good level of verbal and written English

Job description

Orwell Healthcare is one of Dublin’s most respected healthcare providers, with an unrivalled reputation for the care and consideration we demonstrate every day to our residents since 1987.

We have two locations based in Rathgar. Orwell Private includes Convalescence, Long Term Care, and an Acquired Brain Injury Unit. Our second location, Orwell Queen of Peace specializes in Long Term Care.

Our vision is to provide a continuum of care in a friendly, homely but luxurious environment – right in the heart of your own neighbourhood. This continuum is made up of residential long and short-term care, Acquired Brain Injury Care, Dementia Care and Respite Care, along with a wide variety of conditions. A friendly and supportive home care service is also provided for our more independent and self-reliant clients.

Orwell Healthcare has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Host, to join our Kitchen Team. This is an excellent opportunity to develop within our organisation.

Our Kitchen operates seven days a week from 07.00 to 18.00. This role requires a flexible shift roster over seven days.

The successful candidate will work as a member of the Kitchen Team, reporting directly to the Head Chef. You will work with the clinical team in terms of nutritional requirements and special diets, statutory regulations in relation to food preparation (HACCP records and training and Liaising with EHO and DCC FOG), Health and Safety Regulations and the HIQA standards.

Responsibilities:

• Always maintain confidentiality of Orwell Healthcare information and residents.
• Assist in ensuring all equipment is properly maintained and all preventative and recording procedures are applied.
• Notify the management of any resident complaints/concerns so they can be dealt with efficiently and effectively.
• Be aware of the security of Orwell Healthcare always, both in terms of access to the Orwell Healthcare property and the residents’ property. Ensure all windows/doors/fridges/stores are locked before you leave the property.
• Assist when needed with the transportation of food and goods to any other premises belonging to Orwell.

Duties of the Host include but not limited to:

• Breakfast, lunch and tea trolley delivery. Re-stocking of kitchenettes.
• Serve residents’ meals as required.
• Empty and clean waste bins and replace rubbish sacks when necessary, using Green approach.
• Maintain a high standard of hygiene throughout the kitchen.
• Clean additional equipment as scheduled.
• Assist the Kitchen Porter with deliveries.
• Update HACCP records.
• Undertake any other duties as instructed. This could include:
• Take deliveries in as and when needed
• Assisting with stocktaking
• Assisting in the café as and when required
• Delivering stock and meals to the floors
• Reading order sheets and preparing the Bain Marie’s for deliveries.

The ideal candidate should possess the following:

• HACCP trained
• At least 1 year experience working in a busy kitchen in all areas
• Willingness to work hard and be actively involved in the business
• Ability to work flexibly under pressure with a positive attitude
• Approachable with excellent people skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• High level of initiative
• Good level of verbal and written English
• Nursing home experience is not essential

What we offer you:

• Competitive rate of pay for the right candidate
• 10% Sunday Premium
• Paid mandatory training
• Subsidised café
• Company Pension
• Continuous Professional Development
• Employee referral scheme
• Tax saver scheme (Bus, Rail, Bike to work)
• Employee assistance programme
• Bike storage

Please note: all job offers are subject to references, Garda Vetting and pre-employment medical.

CVs should be sent to: with position applied for in the e-mail subject.