At Curam Care Homes, we’re all about providing top-quality, person-centered care—and that starts with taking great care of our team. We offer great benefits, support a healthy work-life balance, and create plenty of chances for you to grow in your career.

Requirements 

·      Nursing Home experience is desirable but not essential  

·      Catering Assistant experience is desirable but not essential; 

·      Strong interpersonal and communication skills to effectively communicate with colleagues, residents and their families; 

·      HACCP or other food safety training is advantageous, however not essential as  this training will be provided; 

·      Knowledge of the International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative (IDDSI) is beneficial  

Key Responsibilities 

·      Ensure the highest standards of Food Safety and Hygiene  

·      Ensure that all work is carried out while ensuring resident and food safety. 

·      Practice and ensure that food safety and infection control guidelines are adhered to at all times and being practiced by employees. 

·      Work cooperatively and communicate with members of the multidisciplinary team. 

·      Ensures that all incidents are reported to the Head Chef and Director of Nursing/Person in Charge . 

·      Be professional, friendly and approachable in all interactions with residents, visitors and staff. 

·      Keep catering and food safety documentation updated and works closely with the Head Chef to ensure the smooth day to day operations of the catering department. 

·      Monitor stock levels of all equipment and supplies and report any deficits to the Head Chef. 

·      Support in the provision of a quality person centered dining experience for the residents  

What to Expect 

·      Prepare food and support the cook/chef. You will also be required to support with kitchen duties (such as washing up) and provision of meal, drinks and snacks to residents.  

·      Practice and ensure that infection control guidelines are adhered to at all times and being practiced by employees. 

·      Paid breaks  

·      Competitive pay  

·      Great work life balance (No night or late evening shifts). 

·      Prior to your start you will be required to complete mandatory online training.  

Benefits 

·      Paid breaks 

·      Premiums paid on Sundays and Public Holidays (currently basic pay plus 15%) 

·      Christmas voucher 

·      Complementary meals provided on long day shifts 

·      Referral bonus 

·      Discounted uniforms (Buy one get one free) 

·      Ongoing education and training programmes 

·      Cycle to work scheme with a repayment plan 

·      Free Car Parking 

·      Pension Scheme (up to 4% matching) 

·      Death in Service benefits 

·      Pharmacy Discount 

·      Curam Care Points – Ad hoc Employee Awards  

The above lists of responsibilities and benefits are not exhaustive. 

For all informal inquires or to request a copy of the full job description please email recruitment@curamcarehomes.ie.