Cook

SeeMeHired.com; Antrim and Newtownabbey District; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Electus Healthcare is seeking an experienced Cook to lead the catering team and deliver high-quality meals for residents, using fresh ingredients and accommodating dietary requirements. The role emphasizes home-style cooking, nutritional meals, and catering for modified diets, with emphasis on taste and variety.

You will plan, prepare, and present meals, manage supplies and budgets, supervise staff, and ensure cleanliness and safety across the kitchen.

Qualifications

• Level 2 in Food Safety
• Minimum 1 year of experience in a similar role
• Ability to plan, order supplies and manage kitchen operations

Responsibilities

• Provide appetising and nutritious meals for residents, in line with menu and preferences.
• Ensure all food preparation meets COSHH, Food safety and health & safety regulations.
• Manage food budgets and stocks, place food orders.
• Check deliveries and store them properly.
• Maintain highest standards of cleanliness and hygiene in all kitchen areas.
• Lead kitchen staff: training, recruiting and rota management.
• Work a mix of day shifts on a 7-day rota.

Skills

1 year experience

Food Safety Level 2

Education

Level 2 in Food Safety

Job description

Cook

Electus Healthcare are currently recruiting for a Cook. This is a great opportunity for an experienced, forward thinking Cook to enhance their career leading the catering team. We are looking for an individual that will be passionate about food and understand the importance of the home using fresh ingredients to provide the highest quality of food and beverages to our residents.

About the role

As the Cook it will be your responsibility to plan, order supplies, prepare and present high quality food and hospitality for our residents. Working to the highest of standards, ensuring dietary requirements of all the residents are met. We provide a mixture of modified diets and cater for all dietary requirements across the Home. Choice will always be provided with thought given to individual and cultural preferences.

You will

• Provide appetising and nutritious meals for our residents, in line with the company menu and individual preferences.
• Ensure all food preparation meets the requirements of COSHH, Food safety and health & safety regulations
• Manage food budgets and stocks, place food orders.
• Check deliveries as required and place them in the appropriate storage areas.
• Ensuring the highest standards of cleanliness and hygiene are maintained in all areas of the kitchen.
• Overall kitchen staff management, training, recruiting and rota.
• Work a mixture of day shifts over a 7 day rota.

Requirements

• Level 2 in Food Safety
• Minimum of 1 year's experience in a similar role

Full training and support is provided to ensure that a high standard of catering is maintained at all times.

Electus Healthcare is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all members of the community.

About the company

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