Kitchen Assistant - bank staff

Beaumont Care Homes Limited; Bangor (ME); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Generous holiday entitlement

Various shifts (3 on / 4 off)

Access to training

Career development opportunities

Free onsite parking

Free uniform

NEST pension contributions

Job summary

Beaumont Care Homes Limited is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to join the kitchen team. You will help prepare meals, ensure kitchen cleanliness, and support residents and staff with a high standard of service.

We offer competitive salary, generous holiday entitlement, and various shifts including 3 on/4 off, with access to training and pension contributions. Free onsite parking and uniform provided.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of HACCP and basic food hygiene practices.
• Team-oriented mindset with ability to engage well with colleagues and residents.
• Strong verbal and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparing meals in the home, considering dietary needs.
• Maintain cleanliness and tidiness of the kitchen and equipment.
• Build positive relationships with residents, staff and visitors.
• Seek feedback from residents and staff to continually improve service.
• Receive, check and safely store kitchen deliveries.

Skills

HACCP knowledge

Team player

Strong communicator

Energetic

Flexible

Positive attitude

Sense of humour

Job description

Kitchen Assistant - bank staff

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.

Required Criteria

Desired Criteria

• Knowledge of HACCP

Skills you'll need