Cook

Healthcare Ireland Group; Holywood; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid annual leave

Pension plan

Uniforms and PPE provided

Free parking

Overtime enhanced rate

Opportunities for progression

Monthly incentives and recognition

Job summary

Healthcare Ireland Group is seeking an experienced Cook at Sir Samuel Kelly Residential Home in Holywood, near Belfast. The role focuses on high-quality, person-centred dining for 56 residents and close collaboration with the Chef, while maintaining regulatory standards.

The position covers 40 hours per week with responsibilities for menu planning, catering budget, and a safe, positive working environment. The company offers development and progression opportunities within a values-led culture.

Qualifications

• Right to Work in the UK.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience as Cook in a food preparation/kitchen environment.
• Hold a basic Food Safety certificate.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Basic understanding of the dietary needs, nutritional and cultural requirements of elderly people.
• Knowledge of HACCP, COSHH and Health and Safety.

Responsibilities

• Support the kitchen team along with the Chef, providing the necessary training and support, encouraging development, motivation and best practice.
• Effective 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 stock ordering and rotation is organised in an efficient and cost-effective manner.
• Undertake any other duties designated by the Home Manager.

Skills

Food Safety

Interpersonal Skills

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

Education

Basic Food Safety Certificate

Job description

Cook

Are you an experienced Cookwith a passion for food?

The Home

Sir Samuel Kelly Residential Home is situated 5 miles outside Belfast in the town of Holywood. It is situated in 2-3 acres of woodland and landscaped gardens.

A local family gifted the home to The Salvation Army in the 1960's. Since then it hasbeen used for the care of older people.

In 1997 the home was extended to provide 32 ensuite bedrooms with small group living settings. In2020/21 the original ‘old family home’ was refurbished. We can now able to provide accommodation for 56 residents.

At present the home provides care and accommodation for 56residents who are aged over 65. The upstairs is designed as a dementia suite for 30 residents. Downstairs is for older people who do not have a diagnosis of dementia but require care. Within we are able to offer end of life care for two residents.

The home is divided into 6 small group living setting comprising of ensuite bedroom dining and lounge areas . There are large communal lounges, a cinema room, hairdressing room and spacious corridors, pleasantly decorated and well maintained. The beautiful gardens are a focal point, easily accessed and well used throughout the year. We have access to a local adjoining park.

On admission residents are encouraged to bring small items of furniture, pictures and photographs to personalise their room. All laundry is done on site, and rooms are cleaned daily. A hairdresser visits three times a week . Professional and medical services such as chiropody, eye tests, G.P., district nursing, physiotherapy and audiology can be requested to come into the home for any individual.

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.

• 40 Hours/week

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 developingand creatingvaried and interesting menus

• Ensurethat 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

• 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.

About the company

Healthcare Ireland provides care services in an environment where individuality is emphasised and the privacy and dignity of all our residents is recognised. We currently have over 1,800 employees throughout our 25 Homes. We are incredibly proud of not only the work our employees do, but the quality of care we are able to offer as result of their commitment.

We started Healthcare Ireland Group in July 2015 with the opening of Bradley Manor Care Home. Our categories of care include general and dementia nursing, dementia residential, mental health, physical disability and learning disability.

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.

Desired Criteria

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