Kitchen Assistant- Clarinbridge

Windmill Healthcare Group; Clarinbridge; On-site; EUR 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Garda Vetting

Induction training

Career progression

Free on-site parking

Discounted food

Job summary

Windmill Healthcare is recruiting a permanent fulltime Kitchen Assistant for Clarinbridge Care Centre, Co. Galway. The role reports to the Head Chef / Director of Nursing.

You will assist in preparing and serving meals, prepare residents' trays, and maintain hygiene and safety standards. Essential skills include excellent communication, fluent English, and teamwork. Desirable experience in kitchen/catering is preferred.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills are essential for interacting with residents, visitors and staff.
• Fluent written and spoken English is required.
• Ability to work well in a team and maintain hygiene and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and service of meals and beverages for residents, visitors and staff.
• Prepare residents' trays and dining areas to ensure timely service.
• Clean kitchen and dining areas and handle utensils and equipment as directed by the Chef.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Fluent English

Team player

Kitchen/catering experience

Job description

Windmill Healthcare is recruiting for a permanent fulltime Kitchen Assistant for Clarinbridge Care Centre, Co. Galway.

This position will report into the Head Chef / Director of Nursing -Person in Charge.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• 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 residents' 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 Chef
• Advise residents on menu choice in a way as to give maximum choice.
• Adhere to good practice with regard to hygiene, health and safety, HACCP, and COSHH Regulation at all times meeting all legislative requirements.
• Assists with record keeping as directed by Chef.
• Carry out other duties as directed by the Line Manager.

Experience & Skills:

Essential:

• Excellent communication skills
• Fluent level of English both written and oral
• Can work as part of a team

Desirable:

• Minimum 1 year experience working in kitchen/catering

What do we offer?

• Free Garda Vetting
• Comprehensive induction training and continued in-house training/professional development
• Opportunities for career progression
• Free on-site parking
• Discounted Food