Catering/Kitchen Assistant
Location: Beverly Lodge, Newtownards
Hourly Rate: £12.71
Job Type: Full time
Hours: 40 hours per week
Annual Leave: 5.6 weeks pro rota
Closing Date: Friday 4th September 2026 *The Company reserves the right to close the job early.
Benefits
- Enhanced Bank Holiday Rate
- Access to Employee Mental Health Support Line
- Paid training and induction
- Free on-site parking
- Free Uniform
- Company Pension
Duties & Responsibilities
- To provide a catering service for the whole Home and ensure the safe and efficient operation of the kitchen.
- Maintain high standards of efficiency and cleanliness expected within all areas of the kitchen.
- Ensure that all areas of the kitchen are cleaned using an organised schedule of work as organised by the Cook / Assistant Cook.
- Adhere to safe Handling of Food Regulations.
- Assist the Cook /Assistant Cook in the preparation, cooking and serving of food to the Residents / Patients.
- Ensure the Residents’/Patients’ confidentiality is maintained at all times.
- Ensure the Residents’/Patients’ privacy, dignity and choice is respected.
- Report all breakages to Cook / Assistant Cook and dispose of all breakages carefully and appropriately.
- Report all faulty equipment/repairs/replacements in the Maintenance book. Report all accidents, incidents and near misses to the Cook / Assistant or Nurse in charge.
- Attend staff meetings as organised by the Home Manager.
- Adhere to Safe Food Handling regulations.
- For preparation and serving of food to patient under direction of Cook / Assistant Cook.
- Attend all required staff training as organised by the Home Manager.
Health and Safety
- Be aware of the Home’s Health and Safety Policy and ensure compliance with same.
- Take appropriate precautions in relation to cross infection.
- Wear appropriate personal, protective equipment/clothing if required as per COSHH guidelines.
- Ensure safety signs are displayed when necessary e.g. wet floor.
- Maintain all equipment in good, clean, working order. If any faults occur in the equipment do not use and report to Cook / Assistant Cook.
- Adhere to Home’s Fire Safety Policy at all times.
- Adhere to Home’s Policy on COSHH.
- Adhere to Home Policy on Moving and Handling.
- Any other duties deemed reasonable by the Cook in charge.
Essential Criteria
- Minimum of 1 years kitchen experience to include basic food preparation, temperature control.
Desirable Criteria
- Experience working within a hospital or Nursing Home environment.
- Basic Food Hygiene certificate.
Sponsorship is not available for this role.
We are an Equal Opportunities Employer.
The Company operates a No Smoking Policy.
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