About the role:As a Kitchen Assistant your focus will be to assist the Cook to deliver catering needs that meet nutritional and hydration needs, special requirements and preferences of our residents.Please see job description and specification for further details.BCM is an Equal Opportunity Employer.We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Responsibilities
* Assist the Cook in providing a menu that is restaurant standard, offering choice, seasonality, creativity, presentation and, above all, a food offering that is nutritious and high on quality.
* Assist the Cook in providing a food service which meets the expectations and requirements of our residents
* Assist the Cook during key service times, in order to provide a range of choice for breakfast, lunch and dinner to suit allpalates, dietary requirements, digestion.
* Responsible for following all kitchen procedures to ensure that there is no cross contamination and that all food itemsare stored correctly.
* Complete all records to ensure compliance (eg) cleaning; stock; temperature
Skills and Qualifications
* Minimum 1 year experience working in a busy kitchen
* Experience preparing food and practicing appropriate hygiene standards in a busy kitchen
* Knowledge of food storage and hygiene protocols (use by dates, etc.)
* Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, patience, and empathy
* Flexibility to work a rota which includes early mornings, early evenings, and weekends
Further Information
Location: Copelands, 97 Donaghadee Road, Millisle, BT22 2BZ.What we can offer you:4% employer pension contribution (after 3 months of service)32 days annual leave per annum (including statutory holidays)Westfield Health Level 1 - Cash back plan and additional benefit of unlimited MRI and CT scans and 1 PET scan within a 12 month periodWestfield Health RewardsLong service annual leave increments and schemePaid Access NILearning & Development opportunities
Area: Derry or Londonderry
Closing date: 26 Aug 2025
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