Kitchen Assistant

Join the Team at Chestnut Lodge Care Home

Nestled in the peaceful countryside just a mile from the charming village of Benburb in County Tyrone, Chestnut Lodge Care Home offers a warm and supportive environment for up to 40 residents. We specialise in Dementia Nursing, General Nursing, and Physical Disability care, providing both short‑term respite and long‑term care services.

At Chestnut Lodge, we are passionate about supporting our staff’s growth and development. We actively encourage internal progression and collaborate with local colleges and universities to offer ongoing training and educational opportunities.

If you’re committed to delivering compassionate, person‑centred care and eager to grow your career in a nurturing environment, we’d love to hear from you.

The Kitchen Assistants play a key role in ensuring the smooth and safe operation of our kitchens, ensuring that residents receive high‑quality meals and dining experiences. Working as part of the Kitchen team and reporting to the Chef, the role is about a lot more than preparing and serving meals; the Kitchen Assistant will support with the dietary needs of our residents are met and contribute to a safe and positive working environment.

• Ensures that all catering stock and equipment is correctly stored and accounted for in accordance with the company’s Assured Safe Catering standards.
• Delivers meals and other catering supplies to various areas within the unit in a timely and efficient manner.
• Under direction, assists with the basic preparation of food items.
• Ensures all cleaning within the kitchen, catering and servery areas (as appropriate) is completed and complies with the company’s Assured Safe Catering standards.
• Delivers and maintains a clean and tidy environment throughout the home, in line with operational standards and ensures that work processes comply with statutory regulations.
• Undertakes any other duties that may be reasonably required as designated by the Chef or Cook.

• Paid annual leave
• Chance 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 (£12.21 per hour)
• Access NI fee paid for
• Uniforms and PPE provided
• Monthly incentives and recognition awards
• Free parking

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

• 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

• Previous experience in a care home or healthcare environment

We are passionate about providing the highest standards of care in safe, positive and flexible environments, encouraging personal and professional development. Our homes and Head Office work together to achieve excellent outcomes that truly make a difference in people’s lives.