Kitchen Assistant – Full-Time (Permanent)
Location: Clearbrook Nursing Home, Finglas, Dublin
Salary: €13.50 per hour (DOE)
Premium Pay:
* Sunday: 25% premium
* Bank Holidays: Double pay
Additional Benefits:
* Free staff meals
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Excellent working conditions
* Supportive and stable team environment
About Clearbrook
Clearbrook is a modern, purpose-built 90-bed nursing home located in Finglas.
Our philosophy is simple but powerful: patient-centred care, meaningful activities, excellent dining, and strong infection prevention and control.
We hire people who share our ethos and we believe in treating staff well, promoting stability and continuity of care for our residents.
Role: Kitchen Assistant
Reports to: Support Service Manager/Chefs
Hours: 32 hours per week, Full-time, rota based
Shift times: Between 7:30am and 5:30pm
Weekend work: Every second weekend
Flexibility required
Main Responsibilities
* Assist with preparation and service of meals and beverages for residents, staff, and visitors.
* Prepare food trays and set up dining areas with required equipment, utensils, and food quantities.
* Clear and clean kitchen, service areas, and utensils using proper cleaning techniques.
* Provide friendly menu guidance to residents to support choice and independence.
* Maintain high standards of hygiene and food safety, adhering to HACCP, COSHH, and all health and safety regulations.
* Assist with kitchen records as required by the Chef Manager.
* Wash and store delph, pots, pans, and cutlery after each service.
* Sweep and mop floors, empty bins, and maintain clean kitchen and wash-up areas.
* Carry out additional duties as requested by Management.
About You
* Reliable, flexible, and able to work as part of a team.
* Committed to high standards of cleanliness and food hygiene.
* Friendly and respectful when interacting with residents.
* Experience in a catering or healthcare environment is an advantage but not essential.
Note
This job description reflects the main responsibilities of the role. Due to the nature of a nursing home environment, flexibility is essential. Duties may be amended or expanded as needed.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: €13.50 per hour
Expected hours: 32 per week
Benefits:
* On-site parking
* Wellness program
Experience:
* Catering: 1 year (preferred)
Language:
* English (preferred)
Work Location: In person