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We are currently looking to recruit a Full Time Kitchen Assistant within our Kitchen Team.
The Company:
Maryland Healthcare is now in its 8th year of operating.
We are a modern, fit for purpose Nursing Care facility.
The Maryland Healthcare team is passionate about offering high standards of care.
In return, this role affords many advantages including:
Prime location within a purpose built, modern facility
Permanent Contract 36 hours per week
Dayshifts - starting at 8am (4 -days per week)
In-house training offered
Free on-site parking
Competitive rate of pay
Overtime rate available
8 Bank Holidays with enhanced pay rate
The Role:
To give support assistance to the Kitchen Supervisor / Catering Manager in the provision of a nutritious and valued choice of diet for residents, and where applicable - staff and visitors. To work as part of the Kitchen Staff team
Assist in the preparation of food for Residents
Adhering strictly to hygiene standards and health & safety requirements
Assist in the presentation and serving of food to Residents
Deliver up to date resident special diet requirements as required
Ensure the highest standard of cleanliness in the kitchen is maintained at all times,
Use of commercial kitchen equipment provided in a manner to ensure safe practice
Stock & prepare Unit Servery kitchens with appropriate foodstuff's and utensils
Inform Kitchen management of low stock on occurrence
When appropriate, develop cooking skills under supervision with Kitchen management
Show professional courtesy at all times on interaction with Residents, Staff and Visitors
Other duties as necessary directed by the Kitchen Supervisor / Catering Manager
Shifts will include: Weekdays, Weekends & Holiday periods as required
Training:
Full training will be provided to applicants with Limited or no experience in the Catering Industry.
Available Contract:
36 hours per week
Right to Work Requirements: Applicants will be required to provide their Right to Work Eligibility once a position is offered.
Access NI Enhanced Disclosure - all successful applicants applying for this role will be required to apply for an Enhanced Access NI Check. Further Information on Access NI Enchanted Check applications can be found at the following address: https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/services/apply-online-enhanced-check-through-registered-body
Maryland Healthcare Ltd is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, good relations, respect for diversity and inclusion in the workplace and the delivery of its services to clients. It is also committed to ensuring that the talents and resources of all its employees are utilised to the full.
To discuss further or to apply for this post, please submit your CV before closing date -
Friday 22nd August 2025
or contact Robert Quigley, HR Manager, at 02890 448 797.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: 22,932.00-28,665.00 per year
Benefits:
Employee mentoring programme
Free parking
On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
Newtownards BT23 6BF: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Work authorisation:
United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person