Catering Assistant

Mowlam Healthcare • Part-time • WX, IE • 1m ago

We are now looking for Kitchen/Catering Assistant to join the team in Castlegardens Nursing Home and Memory Care Centre on a part-time basis. The catering function is a 7 day operation and therefore fill flexibility across 7 days is required.

What does this role entail?
To assist in the preparation and service of food and in the cleaning of the kitchen and dining area.

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 Chef Manager/Cook.
Advise residents on menu choice in a way as to give maximum choice.
Assists with record keeping as directed by Chef Manager/Cook.
Carry out other duties as directed by line Manager.

What are the skills/experience needed?

Experience working in kitchen/catering
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.

This job description is intended to give the post holder an appreciation of the role envisaged. 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 Manager.