Cook

BeyondHR; Lisburn; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Stepping Stones NI's The Courtyard Café in Lisburn is hiring a Cook to join our team. You will prepare fresh meals, bake goods and café items while supporting adults with learning disabilities in an inclusive, positive environment.

You will maintain food safety standards, help with menu planning and stock control, mentor colleagues, and ensure a welcoming customer experience. The role involves occasional deputising for the Café Manager and contributing to a smooth café operation.

Qualifications

• City and Guilds 706/1&2 (or equivalent) or above.
• Essential Food Hygiene Certificate Level 2
• At least 3 years experience as a cook in a busy catering environment
• Sound knowledge of Health and safety Procedures including COSHH and HACCP
• Excellent IT Skills
• Display an understanding of the barriers facing people with a learning disability
• Intermediate food Hygiene Certificate or willing to work towards same
• Experience of working with adults with a Learning Disability

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and present fresh, high-quality meals, baked goods and café items.
• Maintain excellent food safety, hygiene and kitchen standards.
• Support menu planning, stock control, deliveries and reducing food waste.
• Work alongside and mentor team members with learning disabilities, providing guidance and encouragement.
• Help deliver excellent customer service and support the smooth running of the café.
• Occasionally deputise for the Café Manager when required.

Skills

Food Service Skills

Chefing Skills

HACCP/Food Safety Management Skills

Support clients with learning disable

Excellent IT Skills

Education

City and Guilds 706/1&2 (or equivalent)

Job description

Stepping Stones NI are looking for a Cook to join our team at The Courtyard Café in Lisburn. This is a rewarding role where you will prepare high-quality food while supporting adults with learning disabilities in an inclusive and positive working environment. You will play an important role in creating a welcoming café experience, helping individuals develop skills, confidence and independence within a catering setting.

About The Role

• Prepare, cook and present fresh, high-quality meals, baked goods and café items.
• Maintain excellent food safety, hygiene and kitchen standards.
• Support menu planning, stock control, deliveries and reducing food waste.
• Work alongside and mentor team members with learning disabilities, providing guidance and encouragement.
• Help deliver excellent customer service and support the smooth running of the café.
• Occasionally deputise for the Café Manager when required.

A detailed Job Description is attached to this advert and available for download.

Required Criteria

• City and Guilds 706 / 1&2 (or equivalent) or above
• Essential Food Hygiene Certificate Level 2
• At least 3 years experience as a cook in a busy catering environment
• Sound knowledge of Health and safety Procedures including COSHH and HACCP
• Excellent IT Skills
• Display an understanding of the barriers facing people with a learning disability

Desired Criteria

• Intermediate food Hygiene Certificate or willing to work towards same
• Experience of working with adults with a Learning Disability

Skills Needed

Food Service Skills, Chefing Skills, HACCP/Food Safety Management Skills, Ability to support clients with learning disabilities and/or complex needs

Salary

£14.17 per hour