Kitchen Assistant
Reports to: Scheme Manager / Nurse Manager
Department: Housing with Care Services
Brookhill House provides older persons supported living accommodation giving support and care for up to 25 Housing with Care Tenants. It is situated centrally within Coleraine and offers 24‑hour staff support services, 365 days a year.
Essential Criteria
* 3 months of previous professional catering experience
* Subject to a satisfactory Access NI check (this is a regulated post)
Skills
* Food preparation
* Food hygiene
* Basic cleaning
* Dishwashing
Why Work for Apex
Competitive pay
Family friendly policies and flexible working opportunities
Opportunities to learn, develop and progress in your position
20‑23 days annual leave plus 12 public holidays, increasing with length of service
Contributory pension scheme
Enhanced sick pay, maternity pay and paternity pay
Workplace savings scheme and monthly cash draw for staff (optional)
Charity partnership with Children in Crossfire
Excellent opportunities for development including support for further education courses
Employee Assistance Programme provided by Inspire Workplaces including 24hr adviceline
Bike to Work Scheme
Staff wellbeing initiatives e.g. health screening programmes (Action Cancer)
Additional Benefits for Care and Support Roles
* Comprehensive paid induction programme
* Enhanced pay over Christmas & New Year
* Enhanced rate for overtime worked
* Free on-site car parking
Right to Work
All successful applicants will be required to provide documentary evidence of their right to work in the UK. Apex does not hold a license to sponsor working visas.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Apex is an Equal Opportunity Employer. At this time we particularly welcome applications from members of the Protestant Community, due to under‑representation in parts of our workforce.
Closing Date
Wednesday 22nd October 2025
Application Process
If you are interested in applying for this position please click on the Apply button or visit our own website.
Seniority Level
Entry level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Management and Manufacturing
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