Catering jobs in Northern Ireland

Company Overview

Join Easteden and help create positive dining experiences that truly make a difference

At Easteden, we believe great care is about more than support alone — it is about creating safe, welcoming and meaningful daily experiences for the people who live within our Homes.

Easteden Care Group is a growing and values-led organisation operating a range of residential, nursing, dementia, mental health and complex care services across Northern Ireland, including Owen Mor Care Centre, Mullaghcarn Care Centre, Granard Residential Home and Slieve Na Mon Care Centre.

We are currently seeking compassionate, reliable and motivated Catering Assistants to join our growing teams and become part of an organisation focused on professionalism, teamwork, wellbeing and continuous improvement.

This is an important role within the Home, helping support resident wellbeing, nutrition, hydration and comfort through the preparation, presentation and service of meals, refreshments and hospitality services within a safe, welcoming and person-centred environment.

About the Role

As a Catering Assistant, you will support the day-to-day delivery of catering and dining services within the Home while helping maintain high standards of food hygiene, kitchen safety, cleanliness and resident experience.

You will work closely with catering, care, nursing and wider Home teams to help create positive and person-centred dining experiences for residents, families and visitors.

This role may involve supporting environments providing [insert: residential care, nursing care, dementia care, mental health support, behavioural support and/or complex care] depending on the operational requirements of the Home

The role may involve supporting residents living with dementia, mental health conditions, behavioural support needs or complex care requirements depending on the service environment.

Key Responsibilities

Catering & Dining Support

• Support the preparation, presentation and service of meals, snacks, beverages and refreshments.
• Help create positive, welcoming and respectful dining experiences for residents and visitors.
• Support residents respectfully and sensitively during meal times where appropriate.
• Assist with specialist diets, fortified meals, hydration support and texture modified diets where trained.

Kitchen & Environmental Standards

• Maintain high standards of kitchen cleanliness, hygiene and environmental presentation.
• Support cleaning schedules, stock rotation, food storage and waste management procedures.
• Use catering equipment, chemicals and materials safely and appropriately.

Teamwork & Communication

• Work collaboratively with catering, care, nursing, housekeeping and wider Home teams.
• Communicate professionally and respectfully with residents, relatives, visitors and colleagues.
• Escalate concerns, incidents, equipment faults or safeguarding matters appropriately.

Compliance & Safety

• Follow all Easteden policies, food hygiene standards, infection prevention procedures and health & safety requirements.
• Support safe food preparation, storage and service practices in line with organisational and regulatory standards.

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for individuals who are:

• Compassionate, respectful and team-focused
• Reliable, flexible and organised
• Passionate about creating positive experiences for others
• Comfortable working within a busy care environment
• Able to work independently and collaboratively

Experience within catering, hospitality, care or customer service environments would be beneficial, however full training and support can be provided for the right candidate.

Desirable Experience

• Catering or kitchen experience
• Food Hygiene or COSHH training
• Experience within a care or healthcare setting
• Understanding of nutrition, hydration and resident wellbeing

Why Join Easteden

At Easteden, we are building a culture centred around compassion, professionalism, teamwork and continuous improvement.

We are committed to supporting our colleagues to grow, develop and thrive within a supportive and values-led environment as part of a wider and evolving care group.

We offer:

• Competitive rates of pay
• Structured rotational rotas with shared weekends
• Supportive and collaborative team culture
• Fresh breakfast provided for staff every Thursday
• Training and development opportunities
• Career progression opportunities within a growing organisation
• Opportunity to be part of evolving services, systems and ways of working
• Employee wellbeing support
• Meaningful and rewarding work

Apply Today

If you are passionate about supporting people and creating positive dining experiences within a caring and professional environment, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now to join Easteden and help shape the future of care.

Additional Information

Previous applicants who have applied for a role within Easteden Care Group within the last 6 months are not required to reapply unless specifically advised otherwise.

Please note that Easteden Care Group is currently unable to consider applications requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship or visa sponsorship support. Applicants must therefore already hold full legal right to work in the United Kingdom at the time of application.

Pay: £12.70 per hour

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Free flu jabs
• On-site parking
• Referral programme

Work Location: In person