Assistant Cook

2 weeks ago

Donaghadee, United Kingdom Hill Care Full time

Assistant Cook - PT 16 hours Location: Croagh Patrick Care Home, 235 Millisle Road, Donaghadee, Northern Ireland, County Down, BT21 0LN Date Posted: 1st December 2025 Closing Date: 22nd December 2025 Industry: Healthcare Job Type: Part time Salary: £12.36 hourly About the role Your experience as a competent 2nd Chef/Cook within the kitchen team, used to covering for the role of the Cook Manager in the absence of the main Cook, will allow you to really step up to support the running of the catering operation within the Home. This will include preparing high quality home cooked, fresh, nutritious meals and catering for any day to day dietary and cultural needs. As the largest healthcare provider in Northern Ireland it is important to us that we maintain the highest levels of service and the enjoyable experiences we are known for. Responsibilities Lead, motivate and direct a team of kitchen colleagues to deliver a first class catering service to the residents within the Home. Prepare menus in consultation with the Cook Manager, Home Manager, residents, families, catering committees. Understand individuals nutritional needs and choices. Ensure the quantity and quality of all food served is to the required nutritional standards. Prepare any beverages and snacks throughout the day, around the needs and choices of residents. In the absence of the Cook Manager, plan and deliver set menus. When required to by the Cook Manager, take responsibility for stock taking, stock rotation and storage of stock, including checking and receiving deliveries. Monitor and replenish kitchen and food stocks, in conjunction with the Home Manager. Maintain records of the same, in line with Company procedures. Be responsible for the presentation of the dining areas. Assist in supervising all other kitchen staff. Ensure that high standards of hygiene, cleanliness and food preparation are maintained at all times to meet environmental food safety standards. To succeed you will be An experienced and capable Cook Able to work under own initiative and in a fast paced environment Polite and courteous, energetic and outgoing A team player who engages well with others Willing to positively contribute towards enhancing the quality and service levels for all service users Able to be adaptive and flexible to cover a range of responsibilities at short notice Benefits Competitive salary Generous holiday entitlement Access to excellent training Career development opportunities Free onsite parking Free uniform NEST work place pension contributions Required criteria 1 years experience working in a kitchen environment Desired criteria Knowledge of HACCP Seniority level Entry level Employment type Part-time Job function Management and Manufacturing Industries Food and Beverage Manufacturing #J-18808-Ljbffr

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