Kitchen Assistant

Ethos Care Group; Munster; On-site; EUR 18,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Fortnightly pay

Training support

Meals on duty

Uniform provided

Free parking

Team environment

Well-being initiatives

Referral bonus

Job summary

Ethos Care Group in Munster, Ireland, is seeking a Part-time Kitchen Assistant to support our Catering Supervisor in delivering high-quality, nutritious meals within a caring residential setting. You will help ensure residents enjoy safe, balanced, and appetising food every day while maintaining excellent hygiene and food safety standards.

The role offers flexible scheduling, training support, meals provided on duty, and a friendly team environment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated passion for food and supporting older people.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Kitchen or care experience is a plus.
• Flexibility to work varied shifts, including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Assist with meal preparation, cooking, and baking.
• Maintain high standards of hygiene, HACCP, and food safety.
• Support menu planning and dietary requirements.
• Help with food storage, stock control, and records.
• Engage positively with residents and promote person-centred care.

Skills

Passion for food

Team player

Care experience (desirable)

Weekend flexibility

Job description

About the Role

We’re looking for a Part time Kitchen Assistant to support our Catering Supervisor/Chef in delivering high-quality, nutritious meals within a caring residential setting. You’ll help ensure residents enjoy safe, balanced, and appetising food every day while maintaining excellent hygiene and food safety standards.

Why Join Us?

• Flexible scheduling
• Competitive pay & fortnightly pay cycle
• Career growth, training & education support
• Meals provided on duty
• Free uniform & parking
• Friendly, supportive team environment
• Well-being initiatives
• €1,000 referral bonus

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with meal preparation, cooking, and baking
• Maintain high standards of hygiene, HACCP, and food safety
• Support menu planning and dietary requirements
• Help with food storage, stock control, and records
• Engage positively with residents and promote person-centred care

About You

• Passion for food and supporting older people
• Team player with good communication skills
• Previous kitchen or care experience (desirable)
• Flexible to work varied shifts, including weekends

Requirements

Manual handling and HACCP training desirable but not essential as full training will be provided