Job Description - Kitchen Assistant
Kitchen Assistant Required
20 hours per week min.
Salary: €12.70
Reporting to: Head Chef
Smarmore Castle is a 32-bed residential drug and alcohol rehabilitation clinic that treats alcoholism, drug and gambling addiction. Our aim is to help patients achieve abstinence through an intensive, personalised programme that follows the 12 Steps, provides detox and medical treatment, psychotherapy and complementary therapies.
Meals at Smarmore Castle are not only a pleasant way for patients to socialise over a healthy meal, but also an important component of the recovery process. Our professional catering team source only fresh and local produce and follow the wholefood dietary policy established by the clinic, using wholesome, nutritious ingredients, prepared to the highest standards.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and energetic Kitchen Assistant to join our team that strives to deliver the highest quality catering to our patients. Our business operates 7 days a week, and you will be required to work some weekends and public holidays.
Duties
* Compliance with statutory requirements e.g. Health and Safety at Work, Food Handling and Hygiene regulations.
* Taking instruction from Chefs to ensure that all necessary checks are complete, food is prepared as required and served on time.
* Clean utensils in kitchen as required.
* Cleaning of dining room and equipment after each service.
* Serve food to patients and staff.
* Secure Kitchen premises in absence of chef.
* Any other duties assigned from time to time.
* The post holder will be expected to work additional hours to cover absence and leave of colleagues, ensuring maintenance of the service.
* Use of dangerous equipment e.g sharp knives, sandwich wrapping equipment, ovens, etc., only to be used after training.
* Replenish contents of condiments ensuring cleanliness.
* The post holder will work at the Annual Reunion if required.
Person Specification
* This is a dual role in our kitchen; the ideal candidate will be trained on how to prepare, cook and serve meals alongside maintaining the hygiene of the kitchen.
* The post holder will be polite and friendly to all staff and patients whilst maintaining professional boundaries.
* The ideal candidate must work off their own initiative and show a willingness to learn new skills.
* All hygiene certificates and necessary mandatory training must be kept up to date.
* A clean uniform must be worn each day.
* Hair must be tied back, and if required, a hat/hair net should be worn.
* All Smarmore Castle policies and procedures must be adhered to.
Benefits
* Competitive salary.
* Flexible roster system with no late nights.
* Free parking.
* Access to gym and swimming pool.
* Bike to work scheme.
* Generous sick pay scheme.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: €12.70 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 20 per week
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
* Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Smarmore, Ardee, CO. Louth: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Kitchen Assistant
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