Kitchen Assistant

Braefield Nursing Home is based in the picturesque village of Connor, located between Antrim and Ballymena. Braefield is a 56‑bedded Nursing Home spread over three units and hosts 56 registered residents across mental health, physical disability and dementia categories. The team is dedicated to providing a high standard of person‑centred care.

The Kitchen Assistant plays a key role in ensuring the smooth and safe operation of our kitchens, supporting the delivery of high‑quality, person‑centred dining experiences for residents. Working as part of the Kitchen team and reporting to the Chef, the role goes beyond preparation and service to include dietary planning, maintaining a clean environment and contributing to a safe, positive working environment.

• Ensures that all catering stock and equipment is correctly stored and accounted for in accordance with the company’s Assured Safe Catering standards.
• Delivers meals and other catering supplies to various areas within the unit in a timely and efficient manner.
• Under direction, assists with the basic preparation of food items.
• Ensures all cleaning within the kitchen, catering and servery areas (as appropriate) is completed and complies with the company’s Assured Safe Catering standards.
• Delivers and maintains a clean and tidy environment throughout the home, in line with operational standards and ensures that work processes comply with statutory regulations.
• Undertakes any other duties reasonably required as designated by the Chef or Cook.

• Paid annual leave
• Chance to be part of a growing healthcare company
• Continuous professional development and training
• Values‑led culture
• Overtime available at an enhanced rate
• Opportunities for progression
• Pension plan (if applicable)
• Attractive hourly rate
• Access to NI fee paid for
• Uniforms and PPE provided
• Monthly incentives and recognition awards
• Free parking

• The Right to Work in the UK
• A good standard of both verbal and written English
• Previous catering, kitchen or food preparation experience
• Good knowledge of food safety and hygiene practices

• Previous experience in a care home or healthcare environment

We do not offer sponsorship for this role.

Healthcare Ireland is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons.

Salary: £12.21 per hour

We are passionate about providing the highest standards of care in safe, positive and flexible environments, enabling each person who uses our services to achieve their potential. We are committed to providing each employee with a fulfilling working environment, encouraging personal and professional development. We aim to be a first‑class, independent organisation delivering innovative, collaborative and value‑for‑money services.

Our ultimate purpose is to work with the people who use our services and their families and friends, to enable them to take control of their lives.

We’re always on the lookout for people who care—whether that’s caring for our residents or in roles such as laundry, kitchen, administration or maintenance. Our passionate, ever‑growing team means you’ll be working with people who pride themselves on the work they do. Each of our Homes and our Head Office work together to achieve something excellent that truly makes a difference in people’s lives.

Caring for our residents is at the heart of all we do, and we’d love to have you join the team.

• Retirement plan and/or pension
• Employee development programmes
• Free parking
• Competitive salary
• Social opportunities
• Employee recognition scheme
• Culture of recognition
• On‑the‑job learning