Kitchen Assistant

Overview

Bohill Care Home is a modern, purpose-built facility located just outside Coleraine Town Centre, surrounded by countryside. The home features 80 spacious single en-suite bedrooms across two floors, with gardens for residents to enjoy the outdoors. We offer specialised care across three units:
Dementia Nursing, Dementia Residential, and Frail Elderly Nursing, focused on compassionate, person-centred support. With expansion plans underway, there are new career opportunities as the team grows.

The Kitchen Assistant supports the kitchen team to ensure the smooth and safe operation of kitchens, contributing to high-quality, person-centred dining experiences for residents. Reporting to the Chef, the role involves more than cooking and serving meals; it includes helping meet residents  dietary needs and promoting a safe, positive working environment.

• Ensures that all catering stock and equipment are correctly stored and accounted for in accordance with the company’s Assured Safe Catering standards.
• Delivers meals and catering supplies to various areas within the unit in a timely and efficient manner.
• Assists with the basic preparation of food items under direction.
• Ensures cleaning within the kitchen, catering and servery areas complies with the company s Assured Safe Catering standards.
• Maintains a clean and tidy environment throughout the home, ensuring work processes comply with statutory regulations.
• Undertakes other duties as reasonably required by the Chef or Cook.

• Paid annual leave
• Opportunity to be part of a growing healthcare company
• Continuous professional development and training
• Values-led culture
• Overtime available at an enhanced rate
• Opportunities for progression
• Pension plan (if applicable)
• Attractive hourly rate
• Access NI fee paid
• Uniforms and PPE provided
• Monthly incentives and recognition awards
• Free parking

Note: We do not offer sponsorship for this role.

Healthcare Ireland are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.

Required Criteria

• The Right to Work in the UK
• A good standard of both verbal and written English
• Previous catering, kitchen or food preparation experience
• Good knowledge of food safety and hygiene practices

Desired Criteria

• Previous experience in a care home or healthcare environment

Closing Date:
Sunday 22 February 2026

Contract Type:
Full-time

Salary: £12.21 Hourly