Kitchen Assistant

Evergreen Care; Monaghan; On-site; EUR 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Meals provided on shifts over 8 hours

Free on-site parking

Ongoing training program

Job summary

Mullinahinch House is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to maintain a clean, welcoming dining area and support meal service. Training is provided to progress toward a Cook’s role, with in-house development opportunities and a home-like atmosphere for residents.

The role emphasizes hygiene compliance, safe food handling, and efficient kitchen operation on a full-time schedule with meals provided during shifts. A flexible, supportive team environment is offered.

Qualifications

• Maintain the catering department and dining room in a clean, hygienic and inviting manner.
• Apply Basic Food Hygiene and HACCP principles in daily tasks.
• Assist with food preparation and serve meals under supervision.

Responsibilities

• Cook as required under supervision and help with meal presentation.
• Ensure a well-stocked kitchen while using resources economically.
• Encourage staff to use resources efficiently.
• Maintain a home-like environment that respects resident dignity and individuality.

Skills

Food hygiene knowledge

HACCP principles

Catering service mindset

Job description

Job Description

Applications are invited for the position of Kitchen Assistant at Mullinahinch House.

This is a fantastic opportunity for the successful candidate to further their career with one of Ireland's leading private nursing home operators and to progress into a Cook’s position.

In-house and further training available to the successful candidate.

About The Role

Job Requirements:

• To maintain the catering department and all its associated areas, in a clean and hygienic manner and to ensure a tidy, warm, inviting and correctly set dining room
• To adhere to and apply by the principles of Basic Food Hygiene and HACCP. -To prepare food as directed by the cook.
• To cook as required under supervision and serve the meals.
• To ensure excellence in the presentation of food.
• To ensure a well-stocked kitchen while being economic with resources.
• To encourage other staff to be economic in the use of resources
• To ensure that a ‘home-like’ environment and atmosphere is maintained where the resident is seen as the central figure in all decision making, ensuring that their right to individuality, privacy, dignity, independence, and choice is always maintained.

Why Choose Us:

• A unique, friendly, and caring work environment
• Flexible working
• Meals provided on shifts over 8 hours
• Free on-site parking -Competitive hourly rate
• Fantastic ongoing training program and up-skill opportunities

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

• 9.5 hour shift (8am-17.30)