General Assistant Catering Holywood, Northern Ireland
Job description
Location: Sir Samuel Kelly Care Home, 39 Bangor Road, Holywood, BT18 0NE
Working hours: x2 vacancies available - 30 and 40 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Do you want to work in a Care Home with a difference? Whether you are a Christian or want to work within our Christian ethos this could be the job for you. Everything we do for our Older People’s Service is “Rooted in Love” our values of Integrity, compassion, passion, respect; boldness and accountability are at the heart of all we do.
Our Care Home - Sir Samuel Kelly Residential Home is situated 3 miles outside Belfast in the town of Holywood. It is situated in 2-3 acres of woodland and landscaped gardens.
At present the home provides care and accommodation for 40 residents who are aged over 65. The upstairs is designed as a dementia suite for 24 residents. Downstairs is for older people who do not have a diagnosis of dementia but require care and within this we are able to offer end of life care for two residents.
Working as part of a team and with the Administration Manager, the successful applicant will be responsible for supporting the catering function, ensuring that the cleanliness within the kitchen and dining area is maintained to a high standard including attention to matters of health & safety and hygiene regulations.
The main duties & responsibilities include:
- General cleaning of the kitchen and dining area's;
- Basic food preparation and serving; and
- Maintaining equipment and all work areas to a high standard of health and safety.
The successful candidate(s) will be able to demonstrate:
- Good communication skills and an enthusiasm for working with older people.
- Ability to work comfortably in a Christian environment and operate within professional boundaries is necessary prerequisites for the post.
- Good working knowledge of Food Hygiene
Appointment subject to satisfactory references, Access NI and proof of right to work in the UK
As a disability confident scheme employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.
Promoting equality in the workplace.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 40 per week
Salary: £10.08 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Sick pay
- Wellness programme
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends only
Experience:
- Catering: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: One location
Reference ID: FEB20233460
