Kitchen Porter​/Dishwasher

At Macklin Care Homes, you will work as part of an award-winning team that values your contributions. There are opportunities for career development and a friendly, rewarding work environment. If you are a compassionate person who cares with a heart, we would love to hear from you.

Milesian Manor Care Home (Magherafelt) is currently seeking dedicated and enthusiastic Kitchen Porters / Dishwashers to join our kitchen team on a full-time basis.

Successful candidates must be available to work during term-time.

• Assisting in the preparation of meals as directed by the chef or kitchen supervisor.
• Preparing basic dishes such as salads, sandwiches, and soups.
• Ensuring meals are portioned appropriately and according to dietary requirements (e.g., low-sodium, diabetic-friendly).
• Helping to serve meals to residents or dining areas.
• Maintaining high standards of hygiene and cleanliness in the kitchen.
• Following food safety guidelines, including proper food storage and labelling.
• Complying with care home policies and health regulations.
• Reporting any issues related to equipment, cleanliness, or safety.

• Kitchen experience in a similar position or environment.
• Ability to communicate with the elderly.
• Ability to work set hours and be flexible to meet the needs of the organisation.
• Be in good General Health (medically fit).

To reward the demanding work of our fantastic colleagues, we offer an excellent benefits package as follows:

• Collaborating with an award-winning team with family values.
• A comprehensive paid induction programme.
• A wide variety of training is provided.
• Career development opportunities.
• Flexibility of shifts.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Discounted rates at Malone Hotel, Belfast.
• Health and well-being initiatives, including team-building initiatives.
• Free car parking and uniform*
• Incentives for employee referrals*

* T&Cs will apply.

We do not offer sponsorship for this role - if you require sponsorship, your application will be automatically declined. Please consider this carefully before applying.

Interviews may take place before the job Final date to receive applications, as and when suitable applications are received. If a suitable candidate is appointed, the role may close early. Therefore, please submit your application promptly without hesitation.

Additionally, we reserve the right to modify the criteria at the shortlisting stage.

Successful candidates must be willing to register with NISCC.

An Enhanced Access NI Check will be required for this post. If successful, please be aware that we do have a policy on the recruitment of ex-offenders. As per the Access NI Code of Practice, Macklin Care Homes also has a policy on the secure handling, use, storage, and retention of disclosure information. Copies of these documents, along with the Access NI Code of Practice, are available upon request by contacting the HR Department.

It is Macklin Care Homes' Policy that the existence of a criminal conviction will not necessarily lead to the withdrawal of a job offer, but the failure to disclose all criminal convictions fully and accurately will lead to the withdrawal of a job offer.

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team that reflects the communities we serve.

Macklin Care Homes is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

• Good command of spoken and written English.
• Right to work and live in the UK.
• High attention to detail.
• Understanding of food hygiene and safety standards.

Macklin Care Homes
- Caring with Heart for Over 30 Years

For over 30 years, Macklin Care Homes have been dedicated to providing exceptional care. We bring decades of experience, knowledge, and expertise to every individual we support. But we are not just another care home - we are family-first. Everyone who comes through our doors - residents, staff, relatives, and suppliers - is treated as part of one big caring community.

We proudly operate six care homes across Northern Ireland:

• Arlington, Our Lady's, and Parkmanor Oaks - Belfast

• Milesian Manor - Magherafelt

• Ratheane - Coleraine

• Leabank - Ballycastle

Our vision is to make a genuine, positive impact on the…