Kitchen Porter

CareChoice Group Ireland; Swords; On-site; EUR 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

On-going training and development

State of the art facilities

Job summary

CareChoice Group Ireland is seeking a reliable Kitchen Porter to support daily kitchen operations in our care homes. You will help keep the kitchen and dining areas clean, ensure safe food storage, and assist the Head Chef with food preparation and hygiene routines.

This role emphasizes HACCP compliance, infection control, teamwork and professional presentation, with day shifts and weekend work. Training and development opportunities are provided in a supportive, resident-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in hospitality or care kitchen is preferred.
• Familiarity with HACCP and food safety guidelines.
• Able to work in a healthcare environment with residents.

Responsibilities

• Keep kitchen and dining areas clean and hygienic.
• Ensure proper storage and safe handling of food and cleaning products.
• Follow HACCP guidelines and assist the Head Chef.
• Wash crockery and maintain supply for meals on time.
• Practice infection control and manual handling procedures.
• Communicate with nursing staff and team; attend meetings.
• Participate in mandatory training and appraisals.

Skills

Health & safety

Infection control

HACCP knowledge

Teamwork

Communication

Punctuality

Hygiene

Job description

Job Purpose

Assisting in the cleanliness of the kitchen while adhering to all food safety requirements.

Kitchen porter -

Job Purpose

Assisting in the cleanliness of the kitchen while adhering to all food safety requirements.

All employees are expected to honour the privacy of the resident. Respect for the individuality, dignity, autonomy and empowerment of the resident must underpin all activities and interactions undertaken during the course of their duties

Personal Presentation

• Ensuring that ones personal demeanour, attitudes and interactions are at all times professional in approach
• Presented in the full company uniform at all times
• Maintaining a high degree of personal hygiene
• Presented in Personal protective Equipment (PPE) where applicable
• Practice and promote Nursing home guidelines on hand washing and Infection Control to protect oneself and others
• Adherence to guidelines on Absenteeism Lateness and sickness

Kitchen

• Ensuring the dishwasher and surrounding area is clean and used efficiency
• Adherence to the safe storage and use of all food and cleaning products
• Compliance with H.A.C.C.P guidelines as directed by the Head Chef ensuring all work practices are in line with regulations
• Meeting agreed time lines in ensuring all crockery is washed and available on time for meal times.
• Ensure all the equipment is cleaned to a high standard as directed
• Ensuring waste is to a minimum

Health and Safety Awareness

• Adherence to precautions identified in the infection control policy
• Attending to any spillages to avoid any accident
• Assisting in the disposal of clinical waste in line with Nursing home policy
• Application of 'Manual Handling' Techniques as trained
• Compliance with fire safety regulations
• Compliance with the Safety statement
• Ensuring the work area is a safe environment for residents and visitors
• Familiar with the Health and safety at work Act 2005
• Compliance with H.A.C.C.P guidelines and all 'Food Safety' best practices
• Adherence to all national and local health and safety policies and guidelines
• Carry out practical duties only when competent to do so
• Assisting in the hygiene of equipment including all dining room and catering equipment
• Reporting any defects in equipment

Communication and Relationships

• Directing any queries regarding residents welfare to the Nursing staff
• Working as part of the team
• Attending Department meetings as required
• Aware of all internal memos and directives by management
• Attending the six monthly communication meetings
• Communicating any grievances with line management

Administration and Continuous Improvement

• Attending mandatory training and other training as directed
• Attending probationary meetings in the first 6 months of service with the nursing home
• Attending six monthly appraisals with the Line Management
• Aware of all policies and any changes or amendments that are made to the nursing home policies
• Contributing to own personal development and attending training and development where needed

What we offer:

• Excellent Salary on offer
• Free secure onsite parking
• On going training & development opportunities
• State of the art facilities for residents and staff

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Weekend availability