Cooks (Bank) - Chestnut Lodge

Are you an experienced Cook with a passion for food?

**The Home**

Chestnut Lodge Care Home situated in Benburb, Dungannon. Nursing Home with maximum of 42 Service Users. Categories of Care: - Dementia, Old age not falling within any category, physical disability other than sensory impairment

**The Role**

You will assist with the provision of a catering service within the home with particular emphasis on the planning, preparing, cooking and serving of meals, ensuring all activities and operations comply with operational standards and statutory regulations.

**Main Responsibilities**
- Effective and efficient planning, preparation, and delivery of all aspects of food preparation and cooking
- Ensuring operational standards comply
- Assist with monitoring the home’s catering budget
- Assist with developing and creating varied and interesting menus
- Ensure that stock ordering and rotation is organised in an efficient and cost-effective manner

**You will need**:

- NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent) standard in Food Safety
- Basic Food Hygiene Certificate
- Minimum 1 years’ experience in a food preparation/ kitchen environment
- an understanding of the nutritional needs of the elderly/ modified diets

**The Benefits**:

- Paid annual leave
- The chance to be part of a growing healthcare company
- 4 weekly pay
- Continuous professional development and training
- Values-led culture
- Overtime available at an enhanced rate
- Opportunities for progression
- Pension plan (if applicable)
- Attractive hourly rate
- Access NI fee paid for
- Uniforms and PPE provided
- Monthly incentives and recognition awards
- Free parking

At Healthcare Ireland we recognise our residents as individuals and respect their right to privacy.

We also value the intrinsic value of people regardless of circumstances by recognising their uniqueness and personal needs. We recognise the right of individuals to make their own choice and the right to be treated with respect.

Phone**:028 9042 7742