Catering Assistant/ Kitchen Assistant Fern Dean NH Blackrock Virtue Integrated Care operates a number of premium nursing homes across Ireland.
Our commitment is to enhance the quality of life for all our Residents.
Together, we achieve this by living our core company values in relation to communication, respecting Residents' rights, choice and individuality, promoting their independence and collaborating with our many community partners.
It is our mission to ensure that Residents feel valued and loved within their homes.
Our strong family ethos and team of talented, diverse and caring Colleagues is central to the creation of a supportive and nurturing environment that creates a strong s ense of home for our Residents.
Our core company values: Communication | Privacy, Respect & Dignity| Choice | Independence | Individuality | Rights | Community Partnership As part of this exciting expansion, we are hiring for Catering/ Kitchen Assistants on a Full-time basis to join our nursing home: Permanent Contract | 39 Hours per week | Rates Depending on Experience What we offer?
Excellent rates of pay Employee Assistance Programme Referral Programme Career Progression opportunities Free ongoing training and development Responsibilities include (but are not limited to): Food preparation tasks Hygiene and cleanliness of food preparation areas Food serving and basic cleaning tasks Organise food preparation areas and adhere to all food safety procedures Ensure facilities are replenished and tidy as you go throughout service Support service to Residents in a timely and professional fashion To follow the agreed HACCP standards and procedures Be approachable as well as a customer service oriented Have the ability to multitask in a fast pace working environment Skills / Experience: Previous catering experience Strong Customer service skills, awareness & sensitivity towards Residents Excellent interpersonal and communication skills HACCP training would be a distinct advantage Candidate must be available for flexible working hours Ability to work as part of a team as well as using own initiative FDNH is an equal opportunities employer.