Kitchen Porter (Full time)

Orwell House Nursing Home; Dublin; On-site; EUR 20,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Dublin is seeking an experienced Kitchen Porter to join their Kitchen Team. This role requires flexible shifts over seven days. Responsibilities include maintaining hygiene standards and assisting with food transportation. Candidates must have at least 1 year of experience as a Kitchen Porter. Benefits include competitive pay, paid training, and a company pension.

Benefits

Competitive rate of pay

10% Sunday Premium

Paid mandatory training

Subsidised café

Company Pension

Continuous Professional Development

Employee referral scheme

Tax saver scheme (Bus, Rail, Bike to work)

Employee assistance programme

Bike storage

Qualifications

• 1 year experience as a Kitchen Porter required.

Responsibilities

• Assist Chef to clean the kitchen daily and with scheduled deep cleaning.
• Maintain a high standard of hygiene throughout the kitchen.
• Notify management of any resident complaints/concerns.

Job description

Job description

Orwell Healthcare is one of Dublin’s most respected healthcare providers, with an unrivalled reputation for the care and consideration we demonstrate every day to our residents since 1987.

We have two locations based in Rathgar. Orwell Private includes Convalescence, Long Term Care, and an Acquired Brain Injury Unit. Our second location, Orwell Queen of Peace specializes in Long Term Care.

Our vision is to provide a continuum of care in a friendly, homely but luxurious environment – right in the heart of your own neighbourhood. This continuum is made up of residential long and short-term care, Acquired Brain Injury Care, Dementia Care and Respite Care, along with a wide variety of conditions. A friendly and supportive home care service is also provided for our more independent and self-reliant clients.

Orwell Healthcare has an exciting opportunity for an experienced KP , to join our Kitchen Team. Our Kitchen operates seven days a week from 07.00 to 18.00. This role requires a flexible shift roster over seven days.

The successful candidate will work as a member of the Kitchen Team, reporting directly to the Head Chef.

Professional Integrity:

· To operate in accordance with HIQA standards and the Health Act 2007 and other relevant legislation.

· To be familiar with the requirements set out in the Care and Welfare of Residents in Designated Centres for Older People Regulations 2009 (SI 415 of 2013).

· Be familiar with the Complaints Policy, Confidentiality Policy and the Safeguarding Policy and Acceptable Use of IT Policy.

· To maintain a level of professional integrity in accordance with Orwell Healthcare policies and procedures, employment contract, philosophy of care and mission statement.

Professional Development:

Demonstrate a willingness of professional development in view of continuous performance appraisals.

Responsibilities:

· Always maintain confidentiality of Orwell Healthcare information and residents.

· Assist in ensuring all equipment is properly maintained and all preventative and recording procedures are applied.

· Notify the management of any resident complaints/concerns so they can be dealt with efficiently and effectively.

· Be aware of the security of Orwell Healthcare at all times, both in terms of access to the Orwell Healthcare property and the residents’ property. Ensure all windows/ doors/ fridges/stores are locked before you leave the property.

· Assist when needed with the transportation of food and goods to any other premises belonging to Orwell.

Duties of the Kitchen Porter include but not limited to:

· Assist Chef to clean the kitchen daily and with the scheduled deep cleaning.

· Empty and clean waste bins

· Clean grease trap machines

· Maintain a high standard of hygiene throughout the kitchen

· Pot wash and clean additional equipment as scheduled

· To keep the kitchen fridges and freezers clean.

· To accept deliveries by checking off the delivery vs the receipt.

· To put deliveries away using stock rotation.

· To advise the if there’s any discrepancies with the deliveries.

· To help with stock takes if needed

What we offer you:

• Competitive rate of pay for the right candidate
• 10% Sunday Premium
• Paid mandatory training
• Subsidised café
• Company Pension
• Continuous Professional Development
• Employee referral scheme
• Tax saver scheme (Bus, Rail, Bike to work)
• Employee assistance programme
• Bike storage

Please note: all job offers are subject to references, Garda Vetting and pre-employment medical.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Bike to work scheme
• Company events
• Company pension
• Flexitime
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Weekend availability

Experience:

• Kitchen Porter: 1 year (required)

Work authorisation:

• Ireland (required)

Work Location: In person