Kitchen Assistant - Ferbane

Windmill Healthcare Group; Ferbane; On-site; EUR 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid breaks

Free Garda Vetting

Comprehensive induction training

Opportunities for career progression

Free on-site parking

Discounted Food

Job summary

Windmill Healthcare Group in Ferbane, Co. Offaly, is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to assist in meal preparation and service for residents, visitors, and staff. The role reports to the Head Chef / Director of Nursing and offers induction training and development opportunities.

Key responsibilities include maintaining hygiene standards, preparing residents' trays, and assisting with record keeping. There is potential for career progression and a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills.
• Fluent level of English both written and oral.
• Can work as part of a team.
• Minimum 1 year experience working in kitchen/catering.

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 the Chef.
• Carry out other duties as directed by the Line Manager.

Skills

Excellent communication

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