Kitchen Assistant
Kitchen Assistants required for nursing homes throughout Ireland.
Brindley Healthcare has recently been acquired by Orpea Care Ireland to create the largest nursing home group in Ireland.
We are currently recruiting KITCHEN ASSISTANTS to become part of our team to provide the highest level of person-centred care to our residents.
We have nursing homes at the following locations:-
* Maynooth Lodge Nursing Home, Maynooth, County Kildare
* Mill Lane Manor Private Nursing Home, Naas, County Kildare
* Ashley Lodge Nursing Home, Kildare, County Kildare
* Kilminchy Lodge Nursing Home, Portlaoise, County Laois
* Millbrae Lodge Nursing Home, Newport, County Tipperary
* Oughterard Manor Private Nursing Home, Oughterard, County Galway
* Brookvale Manor Private Nursing Home, Ballyhaunis, County Mayo
* Beach Hill Manor Private Nursing Home, Buncrana, County Donegal
* Brentwood Manor Private Nursing Home, Convoy, County Donegal
* Brindley Manor Private Nursing Home, Convoy, County Donegal
* Belmont House Nursing Home, Stillorgan, Dublin.
Full-time and Part-time positions available.
JOB PURPOSE:
To assist in organizing and controlling the efficient and economic production of quality food within the allowed budget, whilst maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
Food Preparation:
1. Assist in the preparation, cooking and serving of meals.
2. Participate in Staff meetings as required.
3. Wash up after meals. Ensure all crockery and equipment is cleaned and stored appropriately, and that the overall cleaning of the kitchen area (and, where appropriate, the dining areas) is carried out effectively.
4. Ensure statutory Health and Safety standards in the kitchen and dining areas.
SKILLS,KNOWLEDGE & QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
- Basic Food Hygiene Certificate (H.A.C.C.P.)
- Ability to communicate effectively at all levels. English language ability must be such that the staff member is competent to communicate effectively with colleagues and or residents in relation to speaking, listening, reading and writing
- Team player.
- Proof of clearance to work through Garda Vetting Unit.
- Good English.
- One year's previous experience in a similar role.
Desired:
- Experience of food preparation
Applicants must supply suitable references and be prepared to complete a Garda Vetting application.
All applications will be treated with strictest confidentiality. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.
Brindley Healthcare requires individuals to provide certain personal data in order to carry out our functions. We will treat all information and personal data that you provide as confidential, in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation and Data Protection legislation.
