Catering Assistant | Wygram Nursing Home, Co. Wexford Wygram Nursing Home, is committed to enhancing the quality of life for all our residents.
This is achieved 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 iscentral 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 PartnershipWe are currently hiring for a Full -Time or Part-time Catering Assistant, to join Wygram Nursing Home,Benefits:Highly competitive hourly ratesContinuous Professional Development and TrainingCareer Advancement OpportunitiesEAPMultiple Sites and LocationsJob Profile:The ideal applicant for this job will have experience as a Catering assistant along with the ability to work both as part of a team and your own initiative.
The successful candidate will need to have good work ethic as well as a hands-on approach.Duties Include (but are not limited to):Food preparation tasksHygiene and cleanliness of food preparation areasFood serving and basic cleaning tasksOrganise food preparation areas and adhere to all food safety proceduresEnsure facilities are replenished and tidy as you go throughout serviceSupport service to residents in a timely and professional fashion Be prepared to carry out any additional duties outside of general dutiesTo follow the agreed HACCP standards and proceduresCompletion of daily records (cleaning/food safety)Be approachable as well as a customer service orientedHave the ability to multitask in a fast face working environment Requirements:Previous catering experience in a nursing home setting or similar role an advantageStrong Customer service skills, awareness & sensitivity towards residentsExcellent interpersonal and communication skillsHACCP training would be a distinct advantageCandidate must be available for flexible working hoursAbility to work as part of a team as well as using own initiativeWhy work for us?Teamwork and excellent provision of care are our trademarks.
We offer flexible work practices, a friendly and homely working atmosphere, promotional, learning and developmental opportunities.
We pride ourselves with exceptional resident care which stands at the forefront of our core values.Wygram Nursing Home, is an equal opportunities employer.