Kitchen Assistant – Evenings (Mon-Fri)

Kitchen Assistant – Evenings (Mon-Fri) - Bushypark Addiction Centre, Ennis

Location: On site / Ennis, Co. Clare, Ireland

Job type: Permanent / Part-Time

Sector and subsector: Voluntary/Charity | General

Hourly Fixed Salary: € 14.86

Clarecare is a professional social enterprise with charitable status, providing a range of people centred social services to individuals and families in County Clare for over 58 years. Current services provided include Family Support, Older Persons Service and Bushypark (Residential & Community) Addiction Treatment Service.

Clarecare’s headquarters are based in Ennis with local offices in Bushypark, Shannon, Kilrush, Killaloe and Ennistymon. 

Clarecare is supported by a partnership with TUSLA, Health Service Executive, other Government Departments, by charitable funding and by the Diocese of Killaloe.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Kitchen Assistant – Evenings (Mon-Fri)

Part-time Permanent role

DESCRIPTION OF ROLE:

Working with the Bushypark Chef and Centre Manager to ensure that meals are prepared and served in line with HACCP requirements while supporting the residents within the residential service

BUSHYPARK OBJECTIVES:

To support with the provision of lunch/tea to the residents of Bushypark in conjunction with the current chef in the hours outlined above

JOB RELATIONS:

The part-time Kitchen Assistant will report to the Manager of Bushypark and will work closely with the Chef and all other Bushypark staff members. Reporting structures are subject to change.

JOB LOCATION: 

The part-time position offered is currently based onsite at Bushypark Treatment Centre, but location may change based on operational requirements. Remote/Hybrid Working does not apply to this role.

DAYS/HOURS OF WORK:

3pm to 7pm or 4pm to 8 pm daily on a Monday to Friday basis.

ANNUAL LEAVE:

26 days pro-rated annual leave per annum per full leave year (Jan-Dec).

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• To report to the Manager at Bushypark or designate.
• Follow tasks/instructions given by the Chef at Bushypark or Deputy Manager or designate regarding the preparation and serving of food and to comply with HACCP regulations.
• To adhere to Clarecare policies and procedures in relation to your work in Clarecare
• Ability to maintain the principles of confidentiality in all areas of work
• To maintain paperwork in accordance with Clarecare standards in order to ensure that excellent record keeping practices are upheld within the Bushypark centre and in line with HACCP requirements
• To maintain professional boundaries in all areas of work with clients, staff, volunteers and external suppliers/visitors to the service
• To perform other duties as appropriate to the role as may be assigned to you by your line manager or designate.
• Attend all mandatory training as required by Clarecare in relation to your role
• Attend staff meetings as required

REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE POSITION

Liaise with the Chef in Bushypark to familiarise yourself with the planned menu.

To ensure that food is prepared and presented to the highest possible standards.

To ensure that daily food allergens are displayed and recorded correctly in line with the daily menu, this is done in conjunction with the Chef.

To maintain the highest level of sanitation in the kitchen thus ensuring that food preparation areas are clean and hygienic and in line with HACCP requirements and best practice standards.

To oversee the residents in the undertaking of their therapeutic duties, wash up, serving etc and to support them in undertaking these tasks where required. Follow guidelines outlined in weekly therapeutic duty list.

To support the residents tasked with washing up and serving in their roles and to ensure that the tasks are undertaken to the highest possible standards. Ensure that equipment/crockery and cutlery are stored in accordance with requirements.

Ensure that the dining room is set up in advance of meal service and support the resident on duty in the completion of same where required.

To ensure that all foods and other items are stored properly and in line with HACCP requirements.

Ensure health and safety procedures are adhered to all times in line with Bushypark policies and procedure

To ensure that temperature charts/reheating charts/refrigeration charts/delivery checks are maintained in accordance with standards for HACCP in the appropriate books.

To wear the correct uniform as required by Bushypark paying particular attention to personal hygiene and to wear PPE as required in the kitchen in undertaking various tasks and as required by the service. Chef uniform and PPE will be provided by Bushypark.

To have good communication skills and an ability to engage with the residents in Bushypark and to ensure that their dietary needs are met while undergoing their therapy programme.

To undertake specific tasks as below and any other relevant duties as assigned.

Training

Full training and induction will be provided on-site in Bushypark in conjunction with the Bushypark Chef.

Essential Requirements: 

Experienced in Kitchen Assistant duties including the presentation of meals to a high standard.

Have obtained such a standard of education as to enable him/her to discharge the duties of the post satisfactorily.

A keen interest in high-quality food preparation & presentation of nourishing meals.

Ability to work and interact with people in a professional capacity on a daily basis with a keen understanding of their needs.

Excellent timekeeping, communication, organisation and interpersonal skills with the ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team in an addiction treatment setting.

A positive ‘fit to work’ medical.

A positive Garda Vetting Disclosure through Clarecare.

Two positive written employment references from your current and most recent employer.

Must have own transport to/from work

Desirable:

Culinary Skills course/training.

Ideally have HACCP completed - or willing to complete.

Knowledge of Catering equipment would be an advantage.

Valid Manual Handling completed - or willing to complete.

Rate of Pay & Benefits:

• Your gross hourly rate of pay will be €14.86 gross per hour worked (inclusive of 2% pay increase effective 1/4/2026). 
• 26 days annual leave – pro-rated based on daily work hours excluding Public Holiday Entitlement.
• Free access to Employee Assistance Programme Services via VHI.
• Defined Contribution Pension Scheme Membership on successful completion of probation (6 months duration).
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Access to full terms of Clarecare’s Sick Pay Scheme on successful completion of probation (1 years duration).
• Access to Clarecare’s Wellness Programmes.

NOTE: The foregoing contains an outline of the main duties and cannot be complete. You will be required to respond flexibly when ad hoc tasks arise which are not specifically covered in this job description. This includes additional duties which may arise from future legislation affecting the Charities sector.