Kitchen Assistant

Mowlam Healthcare; Rush; On-site; EUR 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Mowlam Healthcare is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to join Rush Nursing Home in Rush, Co. Dublin, Ireland.

You will assist in the preparation and service of meals and beverages for residents, visitors and staff, help prepare resident trays, and ensure equipment and utensils are available in the right quantities. You will also participate in keeping the kitchen and dining areas clean, hygienic and well organized.

Qualifications

• Experience in kitchen or catering environments.
• Clear communication with residents, visitors and staff.
• Reliable and punctual with schedule adherence.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Fluent English, written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation and service of meals and beverages.
• Prepare resident trays and dining areas with necessary equipment.
• Keep kitchen and dining areas clean and hygienic.
• Follow hygiene standards and cook/serve to required quality.
• Carry out duties as directed by Catering Manager/Cook.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Communication skills

Reliability

Team player

English fluency

Job description

We are now looking for a Kitchen Assistant to join Rush Nursing Home.

What does this role entail?

To assist in the preparation and service of food and in the cleaning of the kitchen and dining area.

Main Activities

• Assist in the preparation and service of all meals and beverages for residents, visitors and staff to the required company standards of hygiene and economy.
• Preparation of resident trays and dining areas ensuring that the necessary equipment, utensils and food is available in the required quantities and at the required time.
• Clear and clean kitchen, dining areas and catering utensils using appropriate cleaning techniques and equipment as directed by the Catering Manager/Cook.
• Advise residents on menu choice in a way as to give maximum choice.
• Assists with record keeping as directed by Catering Manager/Cook.
• Carry out other duties as directed by line Manager.

What are the skills/experience needed?

• Experience working in kitchen/catering
• Excellent communication skills
• Must be reliable & keep to schedule
• Can work as part of a team
• Fluent level of English both written and oral.

All posts are subject to satisfactory references, medical and Garda vetting.

This job description is intended to give the post holder an appreciation of the role envisaged. Given the nature of the work it must be stressed that maximum flexibility is required to work in a Care Centre. Specific tasks and objectives will be agreed with the post holder and the Manager.