Sonas Nursing Home are currently recruiting for the role of Kitchen Assistant at our Ballina, County Mayo, Ireland. We are seeking energetic individuals who would like to work as part of a great team.

Benefits of working for Sonas Nursing Homes:

• Career Progression
• Training and Development Provided
• Induction Training Program
• Education Assistance Program
• Fortnightly pay
• Free Meals
• Employee Wellbeing initiative
• Discounted supplier Arrangements

Role Summary: Support and assist the Catering Supervisor/Cook in the preparation and cooking of meals, home baking and ensuring all daily menus are balanced and meet our resident’s individual requirements. Ensure the highest standards of Health, Safety, Fire, Food Handling, Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (H.A.C.C.P) and Infection Control are adhered to at all times in the catering area. Establish and maintain relationships with residents that are based on respect and equality.

Duties & Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Ensure the highest standards of Health, Safety, Fire, Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (H.A.C.C.P) and Infection Control are adhered to at all times in the catering area.
• Support and assist the Catering Supervisor/Cook to document all associated records with ordering, receiving and maintaining of foods in accordance with safe practices and legislation.
• Assist and support the Catering Supervisor/Cook in the preparation and cooking of excellent quality and wholesome meals and home baking.
• Support the Catering Supervisor/Cook to ensure all daily menus are balanced and meet our resident’s individual requirements.
• Gain knowledge in food nutrition and diet standards suitable for older people and the Malnutrition Universal Screening Tool (MUST) guidelines.
• Ensure safe storage of foods in accordance with legislative standards.
• Promote, encourage and practice the ethos of person-centred care.
• Establish and maintain relationships with residents that are based on respect and equality.
• Maintain the highest standard of service to resident’s in their dining rooms, living areas and bedrooms.
• Assist and support the management team during internal and external audits/inspections.
• Be committed, patient and caring person with a sense of humour and a positive outlook on life.
• Must be available to work various days and weekend shifts when required.

Education & Qualifications:

• Current and valid Food Handling, HACCP, Manual Handling & Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults Certificates (training can be provided if required).
• Cook or Chef Qualification from a recognized catering school or adequate cooking experience received under supervision is desirable.

Skills & Experience:

• Proven track record of providing excellent quality wholesome food to older people.
• Previous working experience within a residential care home setting is desirable.
• Possess a high regard for and practice good health and safety procedures at all times.
• Passionate about providing balanced and nutritional meals to older people.

If you think you’ve got what it takes and would like to join our team as our Kitchen Assistant please click 'Apply’ now.

All applications will be treated with the strictest of confidence.

Sonas is an Equal Opportunities Employer.