Catering / Kitchen Assistant
Virtue Integrated Elder Care
South Dublin
Catering / Kitchen Assistant
The Four Ferns Foxrock Nursing Home
Virtue Integrated Care operates a number of premium nursing homes across Ireland. Our commitment is to enhance the quality of life for all our Residents.
Together, we achieve this by living our core company values in relation to communication, respecting Residents' rights, choice and individuality, promoting their independence and collaborating with our many community partners.
It is our mission to ensure that Residents feel valued and loved within their homes. Our strong family ethos and team of talented, diverse and caring Colleagues is central to the creation of a supportive and nurturing environment that creates a strong sense of home for our Residents.
Our core company values:
Communication | Privacy, Respect & Dignity| Choice | Independence | Individuality | Rights | Community Partnership
As part of this exciting expansion, we are hiring for Catering / Kitchen Assistants on a Full-time basis to join our nursing home:
Permanent Contract | 39 Hours per week | Rates Depending on Experience
What we offer?
Excellent rates of pay
Employee Assistance Programme
Referral Programme
Career Progression opportunities
Free ongoing training and development
Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
Food preparation tasks
Hygiene and cleanliness of food preparation areas
Food serving and basic cleaning tasks
Organise food preparation areas and adhere to all food safety procedures
Ensure facilities are replenished and tidy as you go throughout service
Support service to Residents in a timely and professional fashion
To follow the agreed HACCP standards and procedures
Be approachable as well as a customer service oriented
Have the ability to multitask in a fast pace working environment
Essential Criteria's:
. Eligibility to work in Ireland
Previous catering experience
Strong Customer service skills, awareness & sensitivity towards Residents
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
HACCP training would be a distinct advantage
Candidate must be available for flexible working hours
Ability to work as part of a team as well as using own initiative
The Four Ferns Foxrock Nursing Home is an equal opportunities employer.