Cook

Bloomfields Private Nursing Home; Belfast; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A private nursing home in Belfast is looking for a part-time cook to provide well-balanced meals for residents. Responsibilities include meal preparation, maintaining hygiene standards, and menu assistance. Applicants should have an NVQ qualification in cooking and at least one year's relevant experience. This position offers 21 hours per week with potential consideration for a 2-day schedule.

Qualifications

• NVQ qualification in cooking and food hygiene is essential.
• At least one year's experience in a kitchen environment required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare good quality home-cooked food at agreed times.
• Maintain high levels of service and hygiene in the kitchen.
• Assist with menu planning considering special diets.
• Supervise kitchen staff in food preparation and safety.

Skills

Knowledge of specialised diets and allergies

NVQ qualification relevant to cooking and food hygiene

Knowledge of HACCP

At least one year experience in a similar environment

Job description

Bloomfields is a Dementia Nursing Home requiring a part time cook for 3 days per week responsible for the provision of well-balanced and nourishing meals for 36 residents. A full job description is available upon request of an application pack.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the provision of good quality home cooked food ensuring meals are prepared at the agreed times.
• Maintaining and observing a high level of service and hygiene within the kitchen.
• Assistance with menus, consideration to special diets and residents likes and dislikes.
• Supervising and instructing kitchen staff as necessary in the preparation of food, health & safety and cleaning within the kitchen.

Skills and Qualifications

• NVQ qualification relevant to cooking and food hygiene.
• Knowledge of specialised diets and allergies.
• Knowledge of HACCP.
• At least one years experience in a similar environment.

Further Information

An AccessNI Enhanced Disclosure certificate is required for this role. This part-time position is for 3 days / 21 hours per week from 9.00am to 5.00pm, breaks unpaid, however applicants interested in working only 2 days / 14 hours per week will also be considered. Rota will include working alternate weekends.