Kitchen Assistant

Candidate Manager LTD; Rush; On-site; EUR 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Candidate Manager LTD is hiring a Kitchen Assistant to join Rush Nursing Home in Rush, Co. Dublin, Ireland. You will assist in the preparation and service of meals and help maintain a clean, safe kitchen and dining area. The role requires reliable teamwork and good English communication.

The position emphasizes flexibility to support care centre operations, with duties including meal prep, serving residents, and keeping kitchen records as directed by the Catering Manager/Cook.

Qualifications

• Experience working in kitchen/catering environments.
• Excellent communication skills with residents and staff.
• Reliable and able to keep to schedules.
• Ability to work well as part of a team.
• Fluent level of English written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and service of meals and beverages.
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen and dining areas and utensils.
• Prepare resident trays and dining areas as needed.
• Advise residents on menu choices to provide variety.
• Assist with record keeping as directed by Catering Manager/Cook.
• Carry out other duties as directed by the line Manager.

Skills

Experience in kitchen/catering

Excellent communication

Reliability & punctuality

Team player

Fluent English (written & oral)

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.