Kitchen Assistant

Beaumont Care Homes Limited; Bangor (ME); On-site; USD 17,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Generous holiday entitlement

Various shifts available including 3d/

Access to excellent training

Career development opportunities

Free onsite parking

Free uniform

NEST work place pension contributions

Job summary

Beaumont Care Homes Limited is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to join our Kitchen Team, supporting the Cook Manager in delivering nutritious, appealing meals for residents. You will help with meal preparation, food safety, and keeping the kitchen clean and well-organised.

We value a friendly, proactive team player who communicates well, adapts to change, and is committed to high service standards. A range of shifts, generous holiday entitlement, and free on-site parking are on offer.

Qualifications

• Knowledgeable of food hygiene and food preparation.
• A team player who engages well with others.
• Strong communicator and influencer.
• Energetic and hard-working.
• Flexible and adaptable to change.
• Passionate about offering a high level service. Like to make a difference.
• Believe that a sense of humour and a positive outlook goes a long way.

Responsibilities

• Help prepare all meals within the home, paying consideration to special dietary requirements.
• Ensure the general cleanliness and tidiness of the kitchen area, equipment and appliances.
• Develop a positive relationship with all residents, staff and other visitors to the home.
• Regularly seek feedback from residents and staff in order to continually improve the level of service offered.
• Receive, check and safely store kitchen deliveries.

Skills

HACCP knowledge

Food hygiene

Food preparation

Team player

Strong communicator

Job description

Kitchen Assistant

Enjoy working as a member of the Kitchen Team?

Our Kitchen Assistants work alongside the Cook Manager assisting with providing nutritious and enticing meals for the residents in our care. You will be part of the reason that our dining experience is consistent and delivered to a high standard for all our residents

As the largest healthcare provider in Northern Ireland it is important that we take great care to provide our residents with a comfortable environment and enjoyable experience

About the role

As a Kitchen Assistant you will:

• Help prepare all meals within the home, paying consideration to special dietary requirements

• Ensure the general cleanliness and tidiness of the kitchen area, equipment and appliances

• Develop a positive relationship with all residents, staff and other visitors to the home

• Regularly seek feedback from residents and staff in order to continually improve the level of service offered

• Receive, check and safely store kitchen deliveries

To succeed you will be:

• Knowledgeable of food hygiene and food preparation

• A team player who engages well with others

• Strong communicator and influencer

• Energetic and hard-working

• Flexible and adaptable to change

• Passionate about offering a high level service. Like to make a difference

• Believe that a sense of humour and a positive outlook goes a long way

We offer:

• Competitive salary

• Generous holiday entitlement

• Various shifts available including working 3 days on and 4 days off

• Access to excellent training

• Career development opportunities

• Free onsite parking

• Free uniform

• NEST work place pension contributions

About the company

Philosophy of Care - At Beaumont, we aim to provide a safe, clean, relaxed and homely environment in which care, wellbeing and comfort are of prime importance.

Desired Criteria

• Knowledge of HACCP