Kitchen Assistant - Ferbane

Windmill Healthcare Group; Ferbane; On-site; EUR 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid breaks

Free Garda Vetting

Induction training and continued in‑h

Opportunities for career progression

Free on-site parking

Discounted Food

Job summary

Windmill Healthcare Group is seeking a Kitchen Assistant for Ferbane Care Centre in Ferbane, Co. Offaly. The role reports to the Head Chef / Director of Nursing - Person in Charge and involves supporting meal preparation, dining, and hygiene compliance.

Essential skills include excellent communication and fluent English, with ability to work as part of a team. Desirable experience in kitchen/catering is noted, with opportunities for training and development provided by the employer.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills.
• Fluent English written and spoken.
• Team-oriented attitude.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Communication skills

Fluent English

Team player

Job description

Windmill Healthcare is recruiting for a Kitchen Assistant for Ferbane Care Centre, Ferbane, Co. Offaly. 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?

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