Job Description

Enjoy working as a member of the Kitchen Team?


Our

Catering Assistants

work alongside the Cook Manager assisting with providing nutritious and enticing meals for the residents in our care. You will be part of the reason that our dining experience is consistent and delivered to a high standard for all our residents


As the largest healthcare provider in Northern Ireland it is important that we take great care to provide our residents with a comfortable environment and enjoyable experience

About The Role

As a Catering Assistant you will:

Help prepare all meals within the home, paying consideration to special dietary requirements Ensure the general cleanliness and tidiness of the kitchen area, equipment and appliances Develop a positive relationship with all residents, staff and other visitors to the home Regularly seek feedback from residents and staff in order to continually improve the level of service offered Receive, check and safely store kitchen deliveries

To succeed you will be:

Knowledgeable of food hygiene and food preparation A team player who engages well with others Strong communicator and influencer Energetic and hard-working Flexible and adaptable to change Passionate about offering a high level service. Like to make a difference Believe that a sense of humour and a positive outlook goes a long way

We offer:

Competitive salary Generous holiday entitlement Various shifts available including working 3 days on and 4 days off Access to excellent training Career development opportunities Free onsite parking Free uniform NEST work place pension contributions

Required Criteria

Desired Criteria

Knowledge of HACCP

Skills Needed

About The Company

Beaumont Care Homes have residential and nursing homes across Northern Ireland; in Belfast, Bangor, Ballymena, Comber, Donaghadee, Dunmurray, Jordanstown, Hillsborough, Holywood, Lisburn, and Newtownabbey - So there's always a Beaumont Care Home nearby.


We aim to provide a safe, clean, relaxed and homely environment for all our residents, where care, well-being and comfort are of prime importance and where our staff feel is the best place to work in the care sector.


The atmosphere in all our homes is welcoming and inviting whilst our healthcare staff are professional and ready to care, delivering a home-from-home feeling that helps the transition from home or hospital easier and less stressful.


Beaumont Care Home's staff undergo regular training to guarantee they provide the best one-to-one and person-centred care possible. All our staff are encouraged to develop their skills and continue on a career pathway.


As a company, we believe in healthy, homemade food, and our trained chefs prepare tasty, exciting, and appealing meals to various tastes, regardless of appetite or culture.

Company Culture

Beaumont Care Homes offer varied activities, from trips out and summer fetes to indoor activities including arts and crafts, pamper sessions and visiting entertainment.


As well as visiting dog therapists and other animals, intergenerational activities are encouraged involving local nurseries and schools.


Our team of healthcare professionals and the safe, comfortable accommodation at Beaumont Care Homes Support people living with dementia, whilst also providing nursing care along with other specialist care services.


We can also offer respite care in our homes.


We want people to join Beaumont Care who wish to work with older and vulnerable people. Ideally, we are looking for someone who is caring and has a can-do attitude. Is that person you?


Our senior managers have often begun their working life as carers, which we recognise are essential to our service, and then climbed the career ladder to become Home and Regional Managers.

Company Benefits

We provide professional training, personal development and promotion paths to support and progress you. Working at our residents' home will be stimulating and rewarding, as we maintain high care standards.


Vacation, Paid time off, Retirement plan and/or pension, Flexible schedule, Employee development programs, Free parking, Open office, Competitive salary, Work With Charities, Social Opportunities, Employee Recognition Scheme

Salary

12.21 per hour