Assistant Cook

Macklin Care Homes | Care Home Group in Northern Ireland; Belfast; On-site; Part time

Job summary

Macklin Care Homes is seeking an Assistant Cook for Arlington Care Home in Belfast. This part-time role involves preparing nutritious meals for residents, ensuring dietary needs are met, and maintaining kitchen hygiene. Join a supportive team dedicated to making a difference in the lives of others.

Benefits

Access to training opportunities

Career development opportunities

Flexibility of shifts

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounted rates at Malone Hotel

Free car parking and uniform

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role within a hospitality environment.
• Good written and verbal English skills.
• Be in good general medical health.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and cook meals for residents.
• Cater to individual dietary requirements.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen.

Skills

Passion for cooking

Excellent communication

Teamwork skills

Attention to detail

Education

Food Hygiene training

COSHH training

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Job Description

Location: Arlington Private Nursing Home, 9 North Parade

Can you make a real difference in the lives of others?

Are you a Chef looking for a rewarding role with sociable hours and no late nights?

Arlington Care Home in Belfast is currently seeking an experienced Assistant Cook to join our dedicated team on a part-time basis.

Hours: 28.5 hours per week

Shifts: 3 shifts per week (8:00 am – 6:00 pm)

At Macklin Care Homes, we believe in valuing our team and providing a supportive, friendly work environment with real opportunities for career development. As part of our award-winning team, your passion and dedication will be genuinely appreciated.

Our residents are the heart of our homes. Inspired by their stories and experiences, we are proud to make a meaningful difference in their lives every day.

If you are a compassionate Chef who “cares with heart” and is looking for a rewarding career, we’d love to hear from you!

About The Role

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, prepare, and cook meals for residents, including breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks.
• Cater to individual dietary requirements, including allergens, and health-related restrictions.
• Create a variety of well-balanced, appealing, and nutritious meals.
• Develop weekly or monthly menus in collaboration with residents and management, ensuring variety and nutritional value.
• Oversee daily operations within the kitchen, ensuring smooth workflow and timely meal service.
• Maintain stock control, including ordering, receiving, and proper storage of food supplies.
• Minimise food waste and manage budgets effectively.
• Adhere to food safety standards, including proper food handling, preparation, and storage.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in all areas of the kitchen, including equipment and utensils.
• Engage with residents to gather feedback and understand their preferences.
• Foster a welcoming and inclusive dining experience for residents.
  
  

Ideal Candidate

• Passion for cooking and providing excellent dining experiences.
• Ability to manage time and prioritise tasks effectively in a fast-paced setting.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high standards of food quality and safety.
  
  

Company Benefits

At Macklin Care Homes, we understand the hard work and dedication that our colleagues bring to their roles, and we are committed to rewarding their efforts with a comprehensive benefits package:

• Collaborating with an award-winning team with family values.
• Access to a wide variety of training opportunities to support professional growth..
• Career development opportunities.
• Flexibility of shifts.
• Access to the Employee Assistance Programme for mental health and well-being support.
• Discounted rates at Malone Hotel, Belfast.
• Health and wellbeing initiatives, including team-building initiatives.
• Free car parking and uniform*.
• Incentives for employee referrals*.
• T&Cs will apply.
  
  

Ensure your CV is up to date, as this is required for the interview process.

Sponsorship for this role is not offered. Applications requiring sponsorship will not be considered.

Interviews may take place before the job advertisement closes. Submit your application promptly as the role may close early if a suitable candidate is appointed. In addition, we also reserve the right to enhance the criteria at the shortlisting stage.

An Enhanced Access NI Check will be required for this post. If successful, please be aware that we do have a policy on the recruitment of ex-offenders. As per the Access NI Code of Practice, Macklin Care Homes also has a policy on the secure handling, use, storage, and retention of disclosure information. Copies of these documents along with the Access NI Code of Practice are available upon request by contacting the HR Department.

It is Macklin Care Homes' Policy that any existence of a criminal conviction will not necessarily lead to the withdrawal of a job offer, but the failure to disclose all criminal convictions fully and accurately will lead to the withdrawal of a job offer.

Macklin Care Homes is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Skills Needed

About The Company

Part of the Macklin Group, Macklin Care Homes have been caring for people for over 30 years. We’ve taken all our experience over all those years to bring the very best of our knowledge and our expertise to you. We’re experts at what we do.

We’re not just another Care Home, we’re family-first and treat everyone we come into contact with as one of our very own. From staff to residents, relatives to suppliers to the postman – we’re all one big caring community!

We Have Six Care Homes

• 3 in Belfast: Arlington, Our Lady's and Parkmanor Oaks
• 1 in Magherafelt: Milesian Manor
• 1 in Coleraine: Ratheane
• 1 in Ballycastle: Leabank
  
  

Company Culture

Want a job you'll love? Can you make a real difference to the lives of others? We are looking to recruit great people to work in care and in return, we will bring out the best in you. At Macklin Care Homes you will work as part of an award-winning team who are valued for their contribution, with opportunities for career development, as well as a friendly and rewarding working environment. If you are a compassionate person who cares with heart we would like to hear from you. We are proud of our values and unique positive culture that we live each and every day. This is reflective of our relationships with our residents, their relatives, our suppliers and the local community.

Desired Criteria

Required Criteria

• Experience in a similar role within a hospitality environment.
• Food Hygiene and COSHH training.
• Be in good general medical health.
• Right to work and live in the UK.
• Good written and verbal English skills.
  
  

Closing DateFriday 13th June, 2025

Contract Typeparttime

Salary£12.82 Hourly

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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