Mowlam Healthcare Hiring for Kitchen Assistant Job at Sligo , Ireland Full Time

Sligo Nursing Home is a luxurious, custom-designed, nursing home and one of our most popular nursing and residential homes.

The home has 62 beds with 30 private luxury ensuite rooms and 16 luxury double rooms for those preferring to share.

We are currently looking to recruit a Kitchen Assistant to join Sligo Nursing Home on a full time basis. You must be available to work weekdays and weekends.

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 Catering Manager/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 Catering Manager/Cook.
• Carry out other duties as directed by line Manager.

What are the skills/experience needed?

• Minimum 1 year experience working in kitchen/catering
• HACCP trained
• Excellent communication skills
• Must be reliable & keep to schedule
• Can work as part of a team
• Flexibility will be required as it’s to cover over a 7 day period
• Fluent level of English both written and oral.

All posts are subject to satisfactory references, medical and Garda vetting.

Note
This job description is intended to give the post holder an appreciation of the role envisaged for the Kitchen Assistant and the range of duties. Given the nature of the work, it must be stressed that maximum flexibility is required to work in the hospital.