Kitchen Assistant/Domestic
Kitchen Assistant/Domestic
Applications are invited for the position of Kitchen Assistant/Domestic.
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 would preferably have 1 year's experience working as a cook, but it's not essential. Experience working in a similar role is desirable.
Full training will be provided.
About this role
Job Requirements:
To plan, prepare and cook meals as directed by the Head Chef/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.
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
What you will need
Required criteria
- Must be willing to relocate or commute
- Have a minimum of 1 year's experience working as a chef
Desired criteria
- Experience working in a similar role is desirable
