About Macklin Care Homes
We are a family-first care home provider with over 30 years of experience in delivering exceptional care to our residents. Our mission is to make a real difference in the lives of others, and we're looking for dedicated individuals to join our team.
The Role: Kitchen Assistant
We are seeking a full-time Kitchen Assistant to join our kitchen team at Milesian Manor Care Home in Magherafelt. The successful candidate will assist in preparing nutritious meals for residents while gaining valuable experience in food preparation, kitchen operations, and hygiene standards.
Key Responsibilities:
* Assist in meal preparation: Work under the direction of the chef or kitchen supervisor to prepare meals that meet the dietary needs of our residents.
* Food preparation: Prepare basic dishes such as salads, sandwiches, and soups.
* Portion control: Ensure meals are portioned appropriately according to individual requirements.
* Meal service: Help serve meals to residents or dining areas.
* Kitchen hygiene: Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen.
* Food safety: Follow guidelines for proper food storage, labelling, and handling.
* Compliance: Adhere to care home policies and health regulations.
* Reporting: Report any issues related to equipment, cleanliness, or safety.
Ideal Candidate:
* Cooking experience: Previous experience in a similar position or environment.
* Communication skills: Ability to communicate effectively with elderly residents.
* Flexibility: Willingness to work set hours and be flexible to meet the needs of the organisation.
* General Health: Be in good general health (medically fit).
Company Benefits:
* Award-winning team: Collaborate with an award-winning team who value their staff.
* Training opportunities: Access to a wide variety of training and development opportunities.
* Shift flexibility: Flexibility of shifts to meet the needs of the organisation.
* Employee Assistance Programme: Support through our Employee Assistance Programme.
* Discounts: Discounted rates at Malone Hotel, Belfast.
* Health and wellbeing initiatives: Participate in team-building initiatives and health and wellbeing initiatives.
* Free car parking: Free car parking available on site.
* Incentives: Incentives for employee referrals.
Requirements:
* English language skills: Good command of spoken and written English.
* Right to work: Right to work and live in the UK.
* Attention to detail: High attention to detail and ability to follow procedures.
* Food safety knowledge: Understanding of food hygiene and safety standards.