Kitchen Assistant

Evergreen Care

Ulster

On-site

EUR 22,000 - 28,000

Full time

39 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Meals provided on shifts

Free on-site parking

Training program and up-skilling

Job summary

Evergreen Care in Mullinahinch is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to help run a clean, warm dining environment in our private nursing home. You’ll work under supervision to prepare and serve meals, maintain hygiene, and support a home-like atmosphere centered on residents.

We offer in-house training, flexible working options, meals on shifts, free on-site parking, and ongoing up-skilling opportunities to help you progress toward a Cook’s role.

Qualifications

Must have knowledge of basic food hygiene and HACCP principles.
Experience in food preparation and serving preferred.
Ability to work as part of a team and maintain high standards of cleanliness.

Responsibilities

Maintain the catering department in a clean, hygienic, and welcoming dining area.
Prepare and cook meals under supervision; ensure accurate presentation of food.
Keep the kitchen well-stocked and manage resources efficiently.

Skills

Basic Food Hygiene

HACCP

Food preparation

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Job description

Job Description

Location: Mullinahinch

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)

About The Company

Evergreen Care offers a fresh perspective in nursing home care in the heart of Ireland’s communities. We currently have 12 homes in our group – all centered on creating a kind, caring and happy community for every resident in our care. We offer many different types of care depending on individual needs – whether it’s a short stay to recover from an illness or a more long-term decision to make a new home with us. We understand the decision to move from your own home is an important one for you and your loved ones. Our specialist care team are here to offer guidance and support to make the transition a smooth and happy one.

Company Culture

To deliver our level of excellence in care, we need amazing people. From managers, nurses and carers to administration, housekeeping and catering, each person plays a vital role in our Evergreen Care community. It’s not just their specialist skills, experience and extraordinary commitment that makes our people special but also their kind and compassionate nature. More than a job, a career with Evergreen Care means you become part of a special community where you can make a real difference to the lives of our residents every day.

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