Kitchen Assistant: Flexible Hours, Free Meals & Training

Evergreen Care; Borris; On-site; EUR 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meals provided on shifts

Free on-site parking

Flexible working

Ongoing training opportunities

Job summary

Evergreen Care in Borris Lodge Nursing Home, Carlow, seeks a full-time Kitchen Assistant to support daily kitchen operations and meal service for residents. The role involves following hygiene standards, assisting with cooking under supervision, and ensuring a pleasant dining experience in a home-like setting.

We offer comprehensive in-house training and development opportunities as part of a supportive team in a busy nursing home environment. Flexible shifts and on-site parking are available.

Qualifications

• Must be a reliable team player with a positive attitude.
• Ability to follow recipes and food hygiene standards.
• Willingness to work flexible shifts including weekends.
• Good communication and multitasking in a busy kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the catering department in a clean and hygienic state.
• Adhere to basic food hygiene and HACCP principles.
• Assist with cooking under supervision and serve meals to residents.
• Ensure food presentation meets quality standards and is appealing.
• Keep the kitchen well-stocked and manage resources efficiently.
• Encourage colleagues to use resources economically.
• Maintain a warm, home-like dining environment for residents.

Job description

Evergreen Care in Borris Lodge Nursing Home, Carlow, seeks a full-time Kitchen Assistant to support daily kitchen operations and meal service for residents. The role involves following hygiene standards, assisting with cooking under supervision, and ensuring a pleasant dining experience in a home-like setting.

We offer comprehensive in-house training and development opportunities as part of a supportive team in a busy nursing home environment. Flexible shifts and on-site parking are available.