Kitchen Assistant

Kitchen Assistant – Overview

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Healthcare Ireland Group is a growing healthcare company that values person‑centred care and offers a supportive environment for employees to develop professionally.

Ardmaine Care Home is warm and loving, located near the centre of the city of Newry. It has two units – General Nursing and Dementia Nursing. Ardmaine Care Home provides care for older people as well as those with Dementia, Alzheimers, Parkinsons, Cancer, End of Life Care, Respite, Stroke, Epilepsy, Visual Impairment and Challenging Behaviours.

• 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.
• Undertake 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 NI fee paid for
• Uniforms and PPE provided
• Monthly incentives and recognition awards
• Free parking
• Retirement plan and/or pension
• Employee development programs
• Competitive salary
• Social Opportunities
• Employee Recognition Scheme
• Culture of recognition
• On the job learning

• 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

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

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, encouraging personal and professional development.

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.

Our company culture is about caring and pride for the work we do. Each of our Homes and our Head Office work together to achieve something excellent that truly makes a difference in peoples lives.

£12.21 per hour

Entry level

Full‑time

Management and Manufacturing