Kitchen Assistant

The Home

At Healthcare Ireland, we are proud to introduce Loughside Care Village, our newest flagship development in the heart of Carrickfergus. More than a care facility, Loughside is a luxurious, state‑of‑the‑art living environment designed to enrich life for its 116 residents, setting a new benchmark in compassionate, expert‑led care.

Purpose‑built for people living with dementia, complex care needs, and those under mental health registration, Loughside offers a vibrant, village‑style community centred on dignity, independence, and wellbeing. Its thoughtful design encourages privacy, stimulation, and meaningful social connection for residents, families, and staff alike.

Loughside will be home to over 200 dedicated professionals delivering personalised care tailored to each individual. Commissioned in partnership with the Northern Health Trust and developed to meet the highest RQIA standards, it represents a bold step forward in transforming care in Northern Ireland.

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 involves preparing and serving meals, supporting dietary needs of residents and contributing to a safe and 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 is completed in compliance with the company’s Assured Safe Catering standards.
• Maintains a clean and tidy environment throughout the home, in line with operational standards and statutory regulations.
• Undertakes any other duties that may be reasonably required as designated by the Chef or Cook.

• Paid annual leave
• The 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 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. Our culture is collaborative, value‑driven and focused on making a difference.

We’re always on the look‑out 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 that you’ll be working with people who pride themselves on their work. Each of our Homes and our Head Office collaborate to achieve something excellent that truly makes a difference in people’s lives.

£12.50 per hour

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

We do not offer sponsorship for this role.