Care Home Cook (Part-Time)
Belfast | 28.5 Hours per Week | 3 Days Per Week
Staffline Recruitment Ireland is recruiting on behalf of our client for a Care Home Cook to join a welcoming residential care home supporting older people.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced cook seeking consistent hours and a rewarding role where they can make a real difference to residents’ daily lives. The position may particularly suit candidates with previous experience as a Care Home Cook, School Cook, Canteen Cook, Catering Assistant, Kitchen Assistant, Hospital Cook, or Café Cook.
The Role
You will be responsible for preparing nutritious, home-cooked meals for residents while ensuring high standards of food quality, hygiene, and customer service.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and cook daily meals, snacks, and refreshments for residents.
- Cater for individual dietary, allergy, and nutritional requirements.
- Assist with menu planning to provide balanced and varied meals.
- Maintain excellent food hygiene and health & safety standards.
- Monitor stock levels and assist with food ordering and storage.
- Ensure the kitchen remains clean, organised, and compliant with food safety regulations.
- Engage positively with residents and contribute to an enjoyable dining experience.
Essential Criteria
- Previous experience in a cooking or catering role.
- Experience within a care home, school, hospital, canteen, catering, café, restaurant, or similar environment.
- Knowledge of food hygiene and food safety standards.
- Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively.
- Good communication and teamwork skills.
- A caring and compassionate approach when working within a residential setting.
Working Pattern
- 28.5 hours per week.
- 3 shifts per week.
- Shift time: 7:30am – 5:30pm.
- Candidates must be flexible as shifts are worked on a rotational basis, including one weekend on and one weekend off.
Benefits
- Supportive and friendly working environment.
- Training and development opportunities.
- Career progression prospects.
- Employee wellbeing support.
- Free parking and uniform.
- Staff discounts and additional employee benefits.
If you enjoy preparing quality meals and would like a role where your work has a direct impact on the wellbeing of others, we would love to hear from you. Apply today through Staffline Recruitment Ireland.
Skills:Cook Catering Cooking Food Hygiene Residential Home kitchen assistant catering assistant
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