Host In The Kitchen

Orwell Healthcare is one of Dublins most respected healthcare providers, with an unrivalled reputation for the care and consideration we demonstrate every day to our residents since 1987.
We have two locations based in Rathgar.
Orwell Private includes Convalescence, Long Term Care, and an Acquired Brain Injury Unit.
Our second location, Orwell Queen of Peace specializes in Long Term Care.
Our vision is to provide a continuum of care in a friendly, homely but luxurious environment right in the heart of your own neighbourhood.
This continuum is made up of residential long and short-term care, Acquired Brain Injury Care, Dementia Care and Respite Care, along with a wide variety of conditions.
A friendly and supportive home care service is also provided for our more independent and self-reliant clients.
Orwell Healthcare has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Host , to join our Kitchen Team.
This is an excellent opportunity to develop within our organisation.
Our Kitchen operates seven days a week from 07.00 to 18.00.
This role requires a flexible shift roster over seven days.
The successful candidate will work as a member of the Kitchen Team, reporting directly to the Head Chef.
You will work with the clinical team in terms of nutritional requirements and special diets, statutory regulations in relation to food preparation (HACCP records and training and Liaising with EHO and DCC FOG), Health and Safety Regulations and the HIQA standards.
Responsibilities: Always maintain confidentiality of Orwell Healthcare information and residents.
Assist in ensuring all equipment is properly maintained and all preventative and recording procedures are applied.
Notify the management of any resident complaints/concerns so they can be dealt with efficiently and effectively.
Be aware of the security of Orwell Healthcare always, both in terms of access to the Orwell Healthcare property and the residents property.
Ensure all windows/doors/fridges/stores are locked before you leave the property.
Assist when needed with the transportation of food and goods to any other premises belonging to Orwell.
Duties of the Host include but not limited to: Breakfast, lunch and tea trolley delivery.
Re-stocking of kitchenettes.
Serve residents meals as required.
Empty and clean waste bins and replace rubbish sacks when necessary, using Green approach.
Maintain a high standard of hygiene throughout the kitchen.
Clean additional equipment as scheduled.
Assist the Kitchen Porter with deliveries.
Update HACCP records.
Undertake any other duties as instructed.
This could include: Take deliveries in as and when needed Assisting with stocktaking Assisting in the café as and when required Delivering stock and meals to the floors Reading order sheets and preparing the Bain Maries for deliveries.
The ideal candidate should possess the following: HACCP trained At least 1 year experience working in a busy kitchen in all areas Willingness to work hard and be actively involved in the business Ability to work flexibly under pressure with a positive attitude Approachable with excellent people skills Excellent customer service skills High level of initiative Good level of verbal and written English Nursing home experience is not essential What we offer you: Competitive rate of pay for the right candidate 10% Sunday Premium Paid mandatory training Subsidised café Company Pension Continuous Professional Development Employee referral scheme Tax saver scheme (Bus, Rail, Bike to work) Employee assistance programme Bike storage Please note: all job offers are subject to references, Garda Vetting and pre-employment medical.
CVs should be sent to: with position applied for in the e-mail subject.