Catering Assistant

Hill Care Group; Ballymena; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Ballymena is seeking a Catering Assistant to prepare nutritious meals for residents. Responsibilities include maintaining kitchen cleanliness, developing positive relationships with residents, and seeking feedback for service improvement. Ideal candidates are passionate about quality service and possess food hygiene knowledge. The role offers competitive salary, generous holiday entitlement, and excellent training opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous holiday entitlement

Flexible shifts

Excellent training and career development opportunities

Free on-site parking

Free uniform

NEST workplace pension contributions

Qualifications

• Knowledgeable about food hygiene and preparation.
• Passionate about delivering high-level service and making a difference.

Responsibilities

• Help prepare all meals within the home.
• Ensure cleanliness of the kitchen area.
• Develop positive relationships with residents.
• Seek feedback to improve service quality.
• Receive and store kitchen deliveries.

Skills

Food hygiene knowledge

Team player

Strong communication

Energetic and hard-working

Flexible and adaptable

Positive outlook

Job description

Welcome to Hill Care – we are looking for a dedicated Catering Assistant to join our kitchen team in Ballymena, Northern Ireland and help deliver safe, nutritious and enticing meals for our residents.

About the Role

• Help prepare all meals within the home, respecting any special dietary requirements.
• Ensure the general cleanliness and tidiness of the kitchen area, equipment and appliances.
• Develop a positive relationship with all residents, staff and visitors.
• Regularly seek feedback from residents and staff to continually improve service quality.
• Receive, check and safely store kitchen deliveries.

To Succeed You Will Be

• Knowledgeable about food hygiene and preparation.
• Team player who engages well with others.
• Strong communicator and influencer.
• Energetic and hard‑working.
• Flexible and adaptable to change.
• Passionate about delivering high‑level service and making a difference.
• Someone who believes a sense of humour and a positive outlook go a long way.

Desired Criteria

• Knowledge of HACCP.

We Offer

• Competitive salary.
• Generous holiday entitlement.
• Various shifts available, including 3 days on and 4 days off.
• Excellent training and career development opportunities.
• Free on‑site parking.
• Free uniform.
• NEST workplace pension contributions.

Apply now to become part of a caring team that values quality care and professional growth.