Kitchen/Catering Assistant

Ethos Care Group; Dublin; In loco; EUR 22.000 - 26.000; Tempo pieno

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Competitive pay

Fortnightly payments

Meals provided

Free uniform

Free parking

Referral bonus

Descrizione del lavoro

Tolka Valley Nursing Home in Dublin is seeking a Kitchen/Catering Assistant to support the catering team in preparing fresh, nutritious meals for residents.

You will work with the Chef and Supervisor to ensure meals are appealing, maintain hygiene, and help create a warm dining experience for residents.

If you take pride in food service, value dignity for older people and are reliable and adaptable, we'd love to hear from you.

Competenze

• Knowledge of food hygiene and HACCP procedures, or willingness to undertake training.
• Experience in kitchen, catering or hospitality environment is desirable.
• Reliable and adaptable in a busy kitchen.
• Enthusiastic about delivering a positive dining experience for residents.

Mansioni

• Assist the Chef and catering team with daily food preparation and meal service.
• Ensure meals are presented and served to a high standard.
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe kitchen environment.
• Follow HACCP procedures, food hygiene and infection prevention standards.
• Assist with washing dishes, cleaning kitchen equipment and maintaining food preparation areas.
• Support the safe storage of food, stock rotation and waste management.
• Follow instructions relating to residents' individual dietary requirements, allergies and food textures.
• Interact warmly and respectfully with residents, helping make mealtimes a positive experience.

Conoscenze

Food hygiene knowledge

Kitchen/catering experience

Team player

Reliability

Positive attitude

Descrizione del lavoro

• Job Category Nursing Home Job Descriptions

Description

About the Role

Good food brings comfort, enjoyment and a sense of home. At Tolka Valley Nursing Home, we believe mealtimes should be something our residents look forward to every day.

As a Kitchen/Catering Assistant, you will play an important role in supporting our catering team to provide fresh, nutritious and enjoyable meals for our residents.

Working alongside our Catering Supervisor and Chef, you will help keep our kitchen running smoothly, maintain excellent hygiene standards and contribute to a warm, welcoming dining experience.

This is an opportunity to become part of a new team at Tolka Valley Nursing Home, where your contribution will be valued from day one.

Why Join Us?

Competitive pay with fortnightly payments

Career development, training and education support

Meals provided while on duty

Free uniform and parking

Friendly, supportive working environment

€1,000 employee referral bonus

Your Key Responsibilities

Assist the Chef and catering team with daily food preparation and meal service.

Ensure meals are presented and served to a high standard.

Maintain a clean, organised and safe kitchen environment.

Follow HACCP procedures, food hygiene and infection prevention standards.

Assist with washing dishes, cleaning kitchen equipment and maintaining food preparation areas.

Support the safe storage of food, stock rotation and waste management.

Follow instructions relating to residents' individual dietary requirements, allergies and food textures.

Interact warmly and respectfully with residents, helping make mealtimes a positive experience.

About You

We would love to hear from you if you:

Enjoy working with food and take pride in keeping things clean and organised.

Have a caring, friendly attitude and enjoy being part of a team.

Understand the importance of dignity, respect and choice when supporting older people.

Have previous experience in a kitchen, catering or hospitality environment (desirable).

Have knowledge of food hygiene and HACCP procedures, or are willing to undertake training.

Are reliable, adaptable and comfortable working in a busy kitchen.

Most importantly, you bring a positive attitude, a willingness to help and an understanding that even the smallest contribution can make a meaningful difference to someone's day.