TOWELL BUILDING TRUST LTD
Job Title: Catering Assistant 35hrs per week
Responsible to: Executive Chef
Location: Towell House Residential Home, Belfast
Objective of the Home: Towell House Residential Home is committed to delivering person-centred care of the highest possible standard within a holistic, loving, and homely environment.
Function of the Role: The Catering Assistant is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of the kitchen, Dining Room and all associated equipment and materials. They will assist in the preparation, cooking, and service of meals, ensuring high standards of hygiene and safety are upheld.
Key Duties:
- Secure all cleaning materials when not in use.
- Clean all kitchen and dining room areas
- Assist in food preparation and cooking under the direction of the chefs.
- Support the service of meals to residents.
- Use and care for kitchen equipment appropriately.
- Report any equipment faults or breakdowns to the chefs.
- Maintain high standards of hygiene and safety at all times.
- Report any accidents or incidents promptly.
- Adhere to the Home’s policies, procedures, and dress code.
- Participate in staff induction and training.
- Attend staff meetings when required.
- Assist in other areas of the Home as directed by management.
Person Specification Essential:
- Genuine interest in working in a caring environment.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to work well in a team.
- Calm under pressure.
- Basic literacy and numeracy skills.
- Must be resident in the UK with the right to work.
Desirable:
- Up-to-date mandatory training records.
- Previous experience working in a kitchen or catering setting.
Staff Wellbeing Benefits Package
As a valued employee we care for you from the first day of employment.
- Excellent, competitive rates of pay reviewed annually.
- Westfield Foresight Health Cash Plan for all eligible staff
- Employee Assistance Programme
- 24/7 Advice, Counselling, and Information Line
- Health Club Concession
- Westfield Rewards (Discounts & Offers on hundreds of leading online & High Streets retailers)
- Your Children are covered on Westfield Core Health Benefits Free
- Access to Health E Hub Via Westfield Health Cover
- Group Life Assurance (4x annual salary, in service, death benefit)
- No time deduction for meal breaks
- Contributory Company Pension Scheme up to 5%
- Fantastic induction process
- Free training to NVQ Diploma level 5/ other recognised training for non-care staff
- Learning and Development Support
- Career Opportunities leading to Senior Management
- Recognised pay structure for certified training.
- Free Uniform
- Annual bonuses x 3
- Long Service Bonuses (5 yrs. 8 yrs. & 10 yrs.)
- Care, domestic and catering staff have 6.6 weeks A/L per annum.
- Overtime paid at time and a half.
- Recognised Bank Holiday worked, paid at double time, for eligible staff.
- Free parking
- Mileage allowance for training on your days off.
Pay: £13.45 per hour
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
Language:
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
