Kitchen Assistant

Ethos Care Group; Tullow; On-site; EUR 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Fortnightly pay

Meals on duty

Free uniform

Parking

Referral bonus €1,000

Career growth

Job summary

Ethos Care Group is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support our Catering Supervisor in delivering nutritious meals in a caring residential setting. You will help ensure residents enjoy safe, balanced, and appetising food daily while upholding hygiene and HACCP standards.

Join a friendly team with flexible scheduling, on-site meals, and opportunities for training. This role offers competitive pay with fortnightly cycles and a supportive work environment focused on person-centred care.

Qualifications

• Passion for food and supporting older people.
• Team player with good communication skills.
• Flexible to work varied shifts, including weekends.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Team work

Food safety

Customer care

Job description

About the Role

We’re looking for a 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