Kitchen Assistant

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Bannview House is a modern, purpose-built Nursing Home supporting up to 80 residents. The Home is designed with individual bedrooms and ensuite facilities, a comfortable lounge and dining areas. Many rooms have fantastic views of the rural countryside. The enclosed gardens and patio area provide residents with a safe and relaxing place to sit and enjoy the outdoors. Bannview House has three dedicated units covering General Nursing, Dementia Nursing, and General Residential.

The Kitchen Assistants in our homes play a key role in ensuring the smooth and safe operation of our kitchens, ensuring that residents receive high-quality meals and dining experiences. Working as part of the Kitchen team, reporting to the Chef, the role is about more than preparing and serving meals. The Kitchen Assistant ensures the dietary needs of residents are met, contributes to a safe and positive working environment, and supports the overall wellbeing of our residents.

• Ensure that all catering stock and equipment is correctly stored and accounted for in accordance with the company’s Assured Safe Catering standards.
• Deliver meals and other catering supplies to various areas within the unit in a timely and efficient manner.
• Assist with the basic preparation of food items under direction.
• Ensure all cleaning within the kitchen, catering, and servery areas is completed and complies with the company’s Assured Safe Catering standards.
• Deliver and maintain a clean and tidy environment throughout the home, in line with operational standards and statutory regulations.
• Undertake any other duties reasonably required as designated by the Chef or Cook.

• Paid annual leave
• Opportunity 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

We do not offer sponsorship for this role.

Healthcare Ireland are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.

• Right to work in the UK
• 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 are passionate about providing the highest standards of care in safe, positive and flexible environments, which enable each person who uses our services to achieve their potential. We are committed to providing each employee with a fulfilling working environment and 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, 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 supporting them 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.

Healthcare Ireland Group is a community where your work has a purpose and your contributions are valued.

We value employee development programs, free parking, competitive salary, social opportunities, employee recognition schemes and a culture of recognition.

£12.21 per hour

Entry level

Full‑time

Management and Manufacturing

Nursing Homes and Residential Care Facilities

Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom