Catering Assistant

Location:

Croagh Patrick Care Home, 235 Millisle Road, Donaghadee, Northern Ireland, County Down, BT21 0LN

Date posted: 1st December 2025

Closing date: 22nd December 2025

Job type:
Full time

Salary: £12.21 per hour

• Help prepare all meals within the home, paying consideration to special dietary requirements
• Ensure the general cleanliness and tidiness of the kitchen area, equipment and appliances
• Develop a positive relationship with all residents, staff and other visitors to the home
• Regularly seek feedback from residents and staff in order to continually improve the level of service offered
• Receive, check and safely store kitchen deliveries

• Knowledgeable of food hygiene and food preparation
• A team player who engages well with others
• Strong communicator and influencer
• Energetic and hard-working
• Flexible and adaptable to change
• Passionate about offering a high level of service and making a difference
• Believe that a sense of humour and a positive outlook goes a long way

• Knowledge of HACCP

• Competitive salary
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Various shifts available including working 3 days on and 4 days off
• Access to excellent training
• Career development opportunitiesfree onsite parking
• Free uniform
• NEST workplace pension contributions

Beaumont Care Homes aim to provide a safe, clean, relaxed and homely environment where care, wellbeing and comfort are of prime importance. We have residential and nursing homes across Northern Ireland and offer professional, person‑centred care with a focus on healthy, homemade food prepared by trained chefs. Our team provides varied activities, including trips, arts and crafts, and intergenerational engagement, supporting residents with dementia and other special needs.

A culture of continuous training and career pathways encourages staff development.