Job description
Our Killarney home is a 56 bed modern nursing home, providing a high standard of care 24 hours a day.We offer residential care as well as specialist care for those with Dementia. We also provide respite care to give home carers a much needed break.
We are looking for a Catering/Kitchen Assistant to join the team in Killarney Nursing Home. This will be an average 18 hours a week.
What does this role entail?
To assist in the preparation and service of food and in the cleaning of the kitchen and dining area.
Reports To: Catering Manager/Cook/Nurse in Charge
Responsible To: Catering Manager/Cook/Home Manager
Main Activities
- Assist in the preparation and service of all meals and beverages for residents, visitors and staff to the required company standards of hygiene and economy.
- Preparation of resident trays and dining areas ensuring that the necessary equipment, utensils and food is available in the required quantities and at the required time.
- Clear and clean kitchen, dining areas and catering utensils using appropriate cleaning techniques and equipment as directed by the Catering Manager/Cook.
- Advise residents on menu choice in a way as to give maximum choice.
- Adhere to good practice with regard to hygiene, health and safety, HACCP and COSHH Regulation at all times meeting all legislative requirements.
- Assists with record keeping as directed by Catering Manager/Cook.
- Carry out other duties as directed by line Manager.
This job description is intended to give the post holder an appreciation of the role envisaged for the catering manager. Given the nature of the work it must be stressed that maximum flexibility is required to work in a Nursing Home. Specific tasks and objectives will be agreed with the post holder and the Home Manager.
What are the skills/experience needed?
- Minimum 1 year experience working in kitchen/catering
- HACCP trained
- Excellent communication skills
- Must be reliable & keep to schedule
- Can work as part of a team
- Fluent level of English both written and oral.
All posts are subject to satisfactory references, medical and Garda vetting.
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