Chef

Seaview House Private Nursing Home; Ballyholme; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A nursing home in Northern Ireland is seeking a Chef to join their team. The role involves preparing meals according to dietary restrictions, setup of kitchen workstations, and maintaining cleanliness. The ideal candidate should have at least one year of cooking experience and a relevant diploma. This position is perfect for those who enjoy a rewarding role in a friendly environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as cook/chef at least one year in similar environment.
• Ability to prepare meals according to residents' medical preferences like diabetic diets.
• Cleaning and ensuring the health and safety of the kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Setting up workstations with needed ingredients and cooking equipment.
• Preparing ingredients for cooking like chopping vegetables and cutting meat.
• Cleaning and maintaining health standards in the kitchen.

Skills

Experience as cook or chef

Meal preparation for dietary restrictions

Education

Diploma or equivalent

Diploma from a culinary school

Job description

Seaview House Private Nursing Home is an independent nursing home located overlooking Ballyholme Bay in County Down. We are currently looking for a Chef to join our small friendly team.

Responsibilities

• Setting up workstations with all needed ingredients and cooking equipment
• Preparing ingredients to use in cooking (chopping and peeling vegetables, cutting meat etc.)
• Able to prepare meals according to residents medical preferences such as diabetic diets, gluten free diets, soft option meals.
• Cleaning and the health and safety of the kitchen.

Skills and Qualifications

• Proven experience as cook/chef at least one year in similar environment.
• Diploma or equivalent; Diploma from a culinary school will be an advantage.