Kitchen Assistant

Carechoice; Ballyerra; On-site; EUR 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

FLYEfit gym discount

Free uniform per year

Free parking

Subsidised lunches

Extensive in-house training

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Carechoice in Cork, Ireland seeks a dedicated operative to support kitchen duties in a nursing home setting. The role requires flexibility to move between kitchen and housekeeping while delivering a high standard of resident care in a homely environment.

The candidate should have experience in a similar role, be passionate about elder care, and demonstrate a friendly, respectful attitude. The position offers competitive pay and opportunities for training and development.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role
• Flexibility to interchange between kitchen and housekeeping
• Passion for elder care and resident wellbeing
• Friendly and respectful demeanor

Responsibilities

• Adhere to HACCP guidelines as directed by Head Chef
• Keep kitchen, kitchenette and dining areas clean at all times
• Maintain dishwasher area cleanliness and efficiency
• Ensure equipment is cleaned to a high standard
• Minimise waste and maintain hygiene
• Daily cleaning of general areas and residents' rooms
• Proper use and storage of cleaning equipment and solutions
• Clean spillages promptly and use wet signs
• Wash crockery and cutlery as required
• Observe safe work practices and maintain a safe environment

Skills

Similar role exp

Flexible dept crossover

Elder care passion

Friendly and respectful

Job description

Location: On site / Cork, Ireland
job type: Permanent / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Hospitality | Housekeeping
HourlyFixed salary:€ 14.18

We are currently recruiting for someone who is flexible and capable of carrying out Kitchen duties. The right candidate will contribute to the high standards of service that are maintained throughout our nursing home. This is a home from home for our residents and we passionate about creating the best quality of life for them while they are in our care. The ideal candidate will have previous experience in a similar role and be passionate about elder care, providing residents with a friendly, unique, homely service.The post will be rotational and flexible according to the needs of the nursing home.

You will be responsible for the following:

• Compliance with ‘HACCP’ guidelines as directed by the Head Chef ensuring all work practices are in line with regulations
• Ensuring the food service areas, kitchenettes and dining rooms throughout the Nursing home are clean at all times
• Ensuring the dishwasher and surrounding area is clean and used efficiency
• Ensure all the equipment is cleaned to a high standard as directed
• Ensuring waste is to a minimum
• Daily cleaning of the general areas and residents' rooms within the nursing home.
• Proper use and storage of cleaning equipment and cleaning solutions.
• Cleaning of spillages as they occur and proper use of wet signs.
• To wash up crockery, cutlery etc. as required.
• Ensure safe work practices are observed and the environment is safe at all times.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Experience in a similar role
• Flexible to interchange between the kitchen and housekeeping departments.
• A genuine passion for elder care and a desire to make a difference
• Friendly and respectful manner

What we offer:

• Premium payments on Sundays and night shift
• FLYEfit gym discount – stay active and healthy with discounted gym membership
• A rewarding working environment, with support from supervisors and managers
• Competitive rates of pay
• Paid quality training and continuous professional development
• Opportunities for promotion within an expanding group
• Extensive in-house training (NMBI approved)
• Employee Assistance Programme – supporting your mental health and wellbeing
• 1 Free Uniform per year
• Free parking
• Subsidised lunches