Catering Assistant/ Step up Cook

Oakfield Nursing Home • Gorey, County Wexford • Posted June 11, 2026

About the Role

The Catering Assistant/ Step Up Cook will be responsible for delivering resident centered care in compliance with food safety and company policies.


Requirements


  • Catering Assistant experience with experience preparing meals is essential.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills to effectively communicate with colleagues, residents and their families.
  • HACCP or other food safety training is advantageous, however not essential as this training will be provided.


Key Responsibilities


  • Ensure that all work is carried out while ensuring resident safety.
  • Practice and ensure that infection control guidelines are adhered to at all times and being practiced by employees.
  • Work cooperatively and communicate with members of the multidisciplinary team.
  • Ensures that all incidents are reported to the Head Chef and Director of Nursing.