Kitchen Assistant
- Salary
- From €14.18 / hour
- Contract
- Full time
- Sector
- Private
- Closes
- 19 Oct 2026
About the Role
We are currently recruiting for someone who is flexible and capable of carrying out Kitchen duties. The right candidate will contribute to the high standards of service that are maintained throughout our nursing home. This is a home from home for our residents and we passionate about creating the best quality of life for them while they are in our care. The ideal candidate will have previous experience in a similar role and be passionate about elder care, providing residents with a friendly, unique, homely service. The post will be rotational and flexible according to the needs of the nursing home.
Details
- Location: Cork
- Sector: private sector
- Salary: €14 per hour
- Closing date: 19 Oct 2026
Responsibilities
- Compliance with ‘HACCP’ guidelines as directed by the Head Chef ensuring all work practices are in line with regulations
- Ensuring the food service areas, kitchenettes and dining rooms throughout the Nursing home are clean at all times
- Ensuring the dishwasher and surrounding area is clean and used efficiency
- Ensure all the equipment is cleaned to a high standard as directed
- Ensuring waste is to a minimum
- Daily cleaning of the general areas and residents' rooms within the nursing home.
- Proper use and storage of cleaning equipment and cleaning solutions.
- Cleaning of spillages as they occur and proper use of wet signs.
- To wash up crockery, cutlery etc. as required.
- Ensure safe work practices are observed and the environment is safe at all times.
Requirements
- Experience in a similar role
- Flexible to interchange between the kitchen and housekeeping departments.
- A genuine passion for elder care and a desire to make a difference
- Friendly and respectful manner
What we offer
- Premium payments on Sundays and night shift
- FLYEfit gym discount – stay active and healthy with discounted gym membership
- Death in Service Benefit
- Comprehensive induction training
- A rewarding working environment, with support from supervisors and managers
- Competitive rates of pay
- Paid quality training and continuous professional development
- Opportunities for promotion within an expanding group
- Extensive in-house training (NMBI approved)
- Employee Assistance Programme – supporting your mental health and wellbeing
- 1 Free Uniform per year
- Free parking
- Subsidised lunches
Frequently asked
- What are the main responsibilities of the Kitchen Assistant role?
- The main responsibilities include compliance with ‘HACCP’ guidelines, ensuring cleanliness of food service areas, maintaining the dishwasher and surrounding area, cleaning equipment, minimizing waste, daily cleaning of general areas and residents' rooms, proper use and storage of cleaning equipment, cleaning spillages, washing up crockery and cutlery, and ensuring safe work practices.
- What are the requirements for the Kitchen Assistant role?
- The requirements include experience in a similar role, flexibility to interchange between the kitchen and housekeeping departments, a genuine passion for elder care, and a friendly and respectful manner.
- What benefits does the role offer?
- The role offers premium payments on Sundays and night shifts, a FLYEfit gym discount, death in service benefit, comprehensive induction training, a rewarding working environment, competitive rates of pay, paid quality training, opportunities for promotion, extensive in-house training, an employee assistance program, one free uniform per year, free parking, and subsidised lunches.
- Where is the Kitchen Assistant role located?
- The role is located in Cork.
- What is the salary for the Kitchen Assistant role?
- The salary is €14 per hour.