Catering Assistant
Curam Care Homes
Carrigaline
We are now hiring Catering Assistants for our Carrigaline Co Cork Care Homes.
At Curam Care Homes, we're all about providing top-quality, person-centered care-and that starts with taking great care of our team. We offer great benefits, support a healthy work-life balance, and create plenty of chances for you to grow in your career.
Requirements
Nursing Home experience is desirable but not essential
Catering Assistant experience is desirable but not essential;
Strong interpersonal and communication skills to effectively communicate with colleagues, residents and their families;
HACCP or other food safety training is advantageous, however not essential as this training will be provided;
Knowledge of the International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative (IDDSI) is beneficial
Key Responsibilities
Ensure the highest standards of Food Safety and Hygiene
Ensure that all work is carried out while ensuring resident and food safety.
Practice and ensure that food safety and infection control guidelines are adhered to at all times and being practiced by employees.
Work cooperatively and communicate with members of the multidisciplinary team.
Ensures that all incidents are reported to the Head Chef and Director of Nursing/Person in Charge .
Be professional, friendly and approachable in all interactions with residents, visitors and staff.
Keep catering and food safety documentation updated and work closely with the Head Chef to ensure the smooth day to day operations of the catering department.
Monitor stock levels of all equipment and supplies and report any deficits to the Head Chef.
Support in the provision of a quality person centered dining experience for the residents
What to Expect
Prepare food and support the cook/chef. You will also be required to support with kitchen duties (such as washing up) and provision of meal, drinks and snacks to residents.
Practice and ensure that infection control guidelines are adhered to at all times and being practiced by employees.
Paid breaks
Competitive pay
Great work life balance (No night or late evening shifts).
Prior to your start you will be required to complete mandatory online training.
Benefits
Paid breaks
Premiums paid on Sundays and Public Holidays (currently basic pay plus 15%)
Christmas voucher
Complementary meals provided on long day shifts
Referral bonus
Discounted uniforms (Buy one get one free)
Ongoing education and training programmes
Cycle to work scheme with a repayment plan
Free Car Parking
Pension Scheme (up to 4% matching)
Death in Service benefits
Pharmacy Discount
Curam Care Points - Ad hoc Employee Awards
The above lists of responsibilities and benefits are not exhaustive.
For all informal inquires or to request a copy of the full job description please email recruitment@curamcarehomes.ie.