We are currently recruiting Full Time Catering Assistants, for our Swords Nursing home.
CareChoice is one of Ireland's leading residential homes for the older person. We provide dedicated care and a safe and welcoming home for all our Residents. Our ethos is to create a home from home for our clients, where they can live life to the full with support and respect, whilst enjoying building relationships with all our staff.
With over 20 years of experience in the Nursing Homes Sector, the CareChoice Team is focused on transitioning CareChoice to become the most trusted and respected Nursing Home brand in Ireland. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your skills within a supportive environment whilst working with an experienced team of Healthcare Professionals in a diverse, multi-cultural environment.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Meeting agreed on timelines in ensuring all crockery, utensils and condiments are collected, washed and available on time for mealtimes.
- Load dishwasher after each serving on all floors, unloading once complete
- Set tables for lunches and teatime on all floors at agreed times
- Transfer trolleys to and from the kitchen in a timely manner inline with service needs
- Clean trolleys before and after each serving
- Stock check on all floors after each serving
- Assist service and cleaning on all floors as required
- Ensuring all serving and eating areas are clean
- Adherence to the safe storage and use of all food and cleaning products
- Compliance with HACCP guidelines as directed by the Head Chef ensuring all work practices are in line with regulations
- Ensure all the equipment is cleaned to a high standard as directed
- Ensuring waste is to a minimum
- Rotate where necessary to meet the catering demands of the role as directed.
Qualifications and Skills- Availability to work varied shift patterns days, nights & weekends, across Monday to Sunday is essential.
- Practical experience in a caring capacity desired.
- Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
- Professional, caring and empathetic nature.
- Be comfortable working in a sometimes, challenging environment.
- Have a good level of English language skills.
What we offer:- A rewarding working environment, with support from supervisors and managers
- Competitive rate of pay
- Paid quality training.
- Continuous professional development
- Opportunities for promotion within the expanding group
- Free Garda Vetting
- Free parking
- 1 Free Uniform/year
- Employee Assistance Programme which offers advice services
