Cook/Kitchen assistant
Applications are invited for the position of Chef/Cook.
This is a fantastic opportunity for the successful candidate to further their career with one of Ireland's leading private nursing home operators.
The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 1 year's experience working as a chef. Experience working in a similar role is desirable, but not essential.
About the role
Job Requirements:
To plan, prepare and cook meals as directed by the Nurse Manager in accordance with the needs and requirements of the residents.
To promote an environment that focuses on and manages the nutritional needs of the residents as well as providing food that delights residents and meets their expectations.
To ensure the catering department meets all the various regulatory obligations and our own standards and policies.
To maintain the catering department and all its associated areas, in a clean and hygienic manner and to ensure a tidy, warm, inviting and correctly set dining room.
To manage the kitchen staff in a reasonable and respectful manner to ensure that all the necessary tasks of the department are met in a timely and efficient way.
To ensure excellence in the presentation of food.
To ensure a well-stocked kitchen while being economic with resources.
To ensure that a ‘home-like’ environment and atmosphere is maintained where the resident is seen as the central figure in all decision making, ensuring that their right to individuality, privacy, dignity, independence and choice is maintained at all times.
To participate in announced/unannounced visits from the management team and HIQA Inspectors, HSA, environment health, fire authority.
To adhere to and apply by the principles of Basic Food Hygiene and HACCP. -To prepare food as directed by the cook.
To ensure excellence in the presentation of food.
To encourage other staff to be economic in the use of resources.
Why Choose Us:
A unique, friendly, and caring work environment
Flexible working
Competitive hourly rates
Meals provided on shifts over 8 hours
Free on-site parking
Fantastic training and career development opportunities
Evergreen Care is an equal opportunities employer. Positions are subject to satisfactory Garda Vetting and Reference Check
Evergreen Care
Evergreen Care offers a fresh perspective in nursing home care in the heart of Ireland’s communities. We currently have 9 homes in our group – all centered on creating a kind, caring and happy community for every resident in our care. We offer many different types of care depending on individual needs – whether it’s a short stay to recover from an illness or a more long-term decision to make a new home with us. We understand the decision to move from your own home is an important one for you and your loved ones. Our specialist care team are here to offer guidance and support to make the transition a smooth and happy one.
To deliver our level of excellence in care, we need amazing people. From managers, nurses and carers to administration, housekeeping and catering, each person plays a vital role in our Evergreen Care community. It’s not just their specialist skills, experience and extraordinary commitment that makes our people special but also their kind and compassionate nature. More than a job, a career with Evergreen Care means you become part of a special community where you can make a real difference to the lives of our residents every day.