Overview
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 works 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.
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