Cook

TN United Kingdom; Eglinton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Ein etabliertes Unternehmen im Gesundheitswesen sucht einen engagierten Koch, der die kulinarischen Bedürfnisse der Bewohner erfüllt. In dieser Schlüsselrolle sind Sie verantwortlich für die Zubereitung von hochwertigen, nahrhaften Mahlzeiten und die Unterstützung des Küchenteams bei der Einhaltung der Vorschriften. Sie werden Teil eines wachsenden Unternehmens, das Wert auf kontinuierliche berufliche Entwicklung und ein positives Arbeitsumfeld legt. Wenn Sie eine Leidenschaft für die Zubereitung von Speisen haben und einen positiven Einfluss auf das Leben der Menschen ausüben möchten, freuen wir uns auf Ihre Bewerbung.

Benefits

Bezahlter Jahresurlaub

Möglichkeiten zur beruflichen Weiterentwicklung

Monatliche Anreize und Anerkennungen

Kostenlose Parkplätze

Uniformen und persönliche Schutzausrüstung bereitgestellt

Qualifications

• Mindestens 2 Jahre Erfahrung als Koch in einer Küchenumgebung.
• Grundkenntnisse über die Ernährungsbedürfnisse älterer Menschen.

Responsibilities

• Unterstützung des Küchenteams bei der Speiseplanung und -zubereitung.
• Sicherstellung der Einhaltung der betrieblichen Standards.
• Überwachung des Catering-Budgets und der Bestellungen.

Skills

Erfahrung in der Lebensmittelzubereitung

Interpersonelle Fähigkeiten

Kenntnisse über Ernährung und Diätetik

HACCP, COSHH und Gesundheitsschutz

Education

Grundlegendes Lebensmittelsicherheitszertifikat

Job description

Social network you want to login/join with:

Are you an experienced Cook with a passion for food?

The Home

Longfield Care Home is situated in the outskirts of the Village of Eglinton and ten miles from the city of Derry. Longfield Care Home facilitates 35 General Nursing residents in the Foyle Unit & Faughan Unit, and 11 Residential Dementia residents in the Moore Suite Unit. Longfield Care Home received two awards at the 2024 Staff Nursing Awards. The Home Manager was highly commended in the Home Manger of the Year category. The second award was won by our Team Leader, she won the Care Assistant of the Year award.

The Role

The food our residents eat plays a key part in the care we offer and as a result, the role of Cook is essential in our mission to provide excellent care. The Cook works closely with the Chef, supporting with menu planning, meal preparation, kitchen management and ensuring compliance with the necessary regulatory standards.

The Cook has a meaningful impact on the health and wellbeing of our residents through the provision of high-quality, person-centred dining experiences.

This role is about a lot more than preparing meals, this role is essential in ensuring the dietary needs of our residents are met in addition to managing a safe and positive working environment for the team.

About The Role

Main Responsibilities

Support the kitchen team along with the Chef, providing the necessary training and support, encouraging development, motivation and best practice.

Effective and efficient planning, preparation, and delivery of all aspects of food preparation and cooking

Ensuring operational standards comply

Assist with monitoring the home’s catering budget

Assist with developing and creating varied and interesting menus

Ensure that stock ordering and rotation is organised in an efficient and cost-effective manner

Undertake any other duties that may be reasonably required as designated by the Home Manager.

The Benefits:

Paid annual leave

The chance to be part of a growing healthcare company

4 weekly pay

Continuous professional development and training

Values-led culture

Overtime available at an enhanced rate

Opportunities for progression

Pension plan (if applicable)

Attractive hourly rate

Access NI fee paid for

Uniforms and PPE provided

Monthly incentives and recognition awards

Free parking

We do not offer sponsorship for this role .

Healthcare Ireland are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.

Skills Needed

About The Company

We are passionate about providing the highest standards of care in safe, positive and flexible environments, which enable each person who uses our services to achieve their potential. We are committed to providing each employee with a fulfilling working environment, encouraging personal and professional development. We aim to be a first class, independent organisation delivering innovative, collaborative and value for money services.

Our ultimate purpose is to work with the people who use our services and their families and friends, to enable them to take control of their lives.

Company Culture

We’re always on the look out for people who care, whether that’s caring for our residents, or in one of our roles like laundry, kitchen, administration or maintenance.

Our passionate, ever-growing team means that you’ll be working with people who pride themselves on the work they do. Each of our Homes and our Head Office work together to achieve something excellent that truly makes a difference in people’s lives.

Caring for our residents is at the heart of all we do, and we’d love to have you join the team.

Desired Criteria

• Experience in a care home or healthcare environment is desirable but not essential.

Required Criteria

• Right to Work in the UK.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience as Cook in a food preparation/ kitchen environment or a similar role.
• Hold a basic Food Safety certificate.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Basic understanding of the dietary needs, nutritional and cultural requirements of elderly people.
• The ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.
• Have basic knowledge of HACCP, COSHH and Health and Safety.