Catering/Kitchen Assistant

at  Mowlam Healthcare

We are now looking for a Kitchen/Catering Assistant to join the catering team in Ballincollig Community Nursing unit on a full-time basis.
Our catering team are a 7 day operation, therefore hours of work include weekdays and weekends (Shift 8.30-18.00)

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, which includes;

• Guaranteed hours contracts
• Paid breaks
• Sunday Premium rates/Double time on Bank Holidays
• Death In Service Cover
• Employee Referral Incentive Scheme
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme
• Bike to Work Scheme
• Free Uniforms
• Comprehensive induction training and continued in-house training/professional development
• Opportunities for career progression
• Paid training
• Recognition Programme

What are the skills/experience needed?

• Experience working in kitchen/catering
• HACCP trained
• Excellent communication skills
• Must be reliable & keep to schedule
• Can work as part of a team
• Fluent level of English both written and oral

To assist in the preparation and service of food and in the cleaning of the kitchen and dining area.

Main Activities

• Assist in the preparation and service of all meals and beverages for residents, visitors and staff to the required company standards of hygiene and economy.
• Preparation of resident trays and dining areas ensuring that the necessary equipment, utensils and food is available in the required quantities and at the required time.
• Clear and clean kitchen, dining areas and catering utensils using appropriate cleaning techniques and equipment as directed by the Catering Manager/Cook.
• Advise residents on menu choice in a way as to give maximum choice.
• Adhere to good practice with regard to hygiene, health and safety, HACCP and COSHH Regulation at all times meeting all legislative requirements.
• Assists with record keeping as directed by Catering Manager/Cook.
• Carry out other duties as directed by line Manager.

What are the skills/experience needed?

• Experience working in kitchen/catering
• HACCP trained
• Excellent communication skills
• Must be reliable & keep to schedule
• Can work as part of a team
• Fluent level of English both written and oral.

All posts are subject to satisfactory references, medical and Garda vetting.
Note
This job description is intended to give the post holder an appreciation of the role envisaged. Given the nature of the work it must be stressed that maximum flexibility is required to work in the Nursing Unit. Specific tasks and objectives will be agreed with the post holder and the Manager