Catering Assistant

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.