Kitchen Assistant

Clearbrook Healthcare Limited • Full-time • G, IE • €13 / hour • 2w ago

We are actively hiring x1 fulltime Kitchen Assistant candidates to join the Clearbrook Healthcare Limited team offering excellent pay and conditions. Clearbrook Healthcare Limited is a healthcare company that provides an excellent quality service to the Sisters of Mercy Western Provence religious houses.

Our philosophy is simple, but in the context of a residential care facility, it’s powerful. Our four key pillars are at the centre of all decisions - patient-centred care, meaningful activities, excellent dining and a commitment to infection prevention and control. We hire people who share our ethos, and endeavour to treat our staff well with the aim of providing stability and continuity of care to the Sisters of Mercy.

Contract: Fulltime

40 hours per week

Shift times: 9am - 7pm Monday to Sunday.

Candidate MUST be fully flexible.

Location:

Saint Vincent's Convent of Mercy,

Newtownsmith,

Galway.

H91 W6X4

Kittcen Assistant

Reports To: Facilities Manager

Function

To assist in the preparation and service of food and in the cleaning of the kitchen and dining area.

Roles and responsibilities

· 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.

· Assist in the operation of standard cooking equipment such as oven/hobs, boilers, steamers, toasters, choppers etc.

· Report mechanical defects and needs for repair

· Preparation of residents 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 Cook.

· Advise residents on menu choice in a way as to give maximum choice.

· Adhere to good practice with regard to hygiene, health and safety, HACCP and COSHH Regulation at all times meeting all legislative requirements.

· Assists with record keeping as directed by Cook.

· Carry out other duties as directed by Cook/Nurse in charge.

What are the skills and experience needed?

Experience working in a healthcare environment (with a good knowledge of HIQA standards) preferable
Awareness of following essential: COSHH Regulation. (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health) Regulation. (Reporting of incidents, diseases, dangerous occurrences).Health and Safety Legislation.
Manual Handling to include yearly update
Excellent communication skills
Can work independently or part of a team
Be reliable & keep to schedule
Fluent level of English both written and oral

Note
Given the nature of the work, it must be stressed that maximum flexibility is required. This job description does not attempt to detail every activity. Specific tasks and objectives will be agreed with the post holder.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: €13.50 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits: