Cook

4 weeks ago

Newry, United Kingdom Healthcare Ireland Group Full time
Job Description

Are you an experienced Cook with a passion for food?

The Home

Carlingford Lodge Care Home is situated in the beautiful port town of Warrenpoint, located at the head of Carlingford Lough, just five miles south from the city of Newry. It provides nursing care for 58 residents over 3 Units: General Nursing, Dementia Nursing and a General Residential. The Home Manager welcomes the residents with her team of professional nurses and carers aided by an administrator and ancillary support from housekeeping, catering and maintenance personnel.

The Role

The food our residents eat plays a key part in the care we offer and as a result, the role of Cook is essential in our mission to provide excellent care. The Cook works closely with the Chef, supporting with menu planning, meal preparation, kitchen management and ensuring compliance with the necessary regulatory standards.

The Cook has a meaningful impact on the health and wellbeing of our residents through the provision of high-quality, person-centred dining experiences.

This role is about a lot more than preparing meals, this role is essential in ensuring the dietary needs of our residents are met in addition to managing a safe and positive working environment for the team.

 

About The Role

Main Responsibilities

  • Support the kitchen team along with the Chef, providing the necessary training and support, encouraging development, motivation and best practice.

  • 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.

  • Undertake any other duties that may be reasonably required as designated by the Home Manager.

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

We are an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons

Skills Needed

About The Company

We are passionate about providing the highest standards of care in safe, positive and flexible environments, which enable each person who uses our services to achieve their potential. We are committed to providing each employee with a fulfilling working environment, encouraging personal and professional development. We aim to be a first class, independent organisation delivering innovative, collaborative and value for money services.

Our ultimate purpose is to work with the people who use our services and their families and friends, to enable them to take control of their lives.

Company Culture

We’re always on the look out for people who care, whether that’s caring for our residents, or in one of our roles like laundry, kitchen, administration or maintenance.

Our passionate, ever-growing team means that you’ll be working with people who pride themselves on the work they do. Each of our Homes and our Head Office work together to achieve something excellent that truly makes a difference in people’s lives.

Caring for our residents is at the heart of all we do, and we’d love to have you join the team.


Desired Criteria

  • Understand the dietary needs, nutritional and cultural requirements of the elderly
  • Previous experience in a care home or healthcare environment

Required Criteria

  • NVQ Level 2 qualification in Food Safety or equivalent
  • At least 2 years’ experience in a food preparation/ kitchen environment
  • Hold a basic Food Safety certificate.
  • Have basic knowledge of HACCP, COSHH and Health and Safety
  • The Right to Work in the UK

Closing DateFriday 26th July, 2024

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