Cook

Ann's; Newtownabbey; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly pay £13-£14

Free uniform

Four weekly pay

Paid Access NI check

All training paid

Immediate interviews

Job summary

Ann's Care Homes in Newtownabbey invites applications for a kitchen role supporting meal preparation and service for residents. You will maintain hygiene standards, monitor dietary needs, and liaise with care staff to ensure timely, varied meals.

The role requires basic IT, clear communication, and prior care home experience is preferred but not essential. Training and uniforms are provided, with regular pay cycles.

Qualifications

• Basic IT skills required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Experience in a care home setting is preferred but not essential.
• NVQ level 2 or 3 desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Revise the Homes menu on a regular basis as per policy.
• Prepare meals at an agreed time and ensure timely distribution.
• Keep kitchen hygienically clean at all times and follow HACCP.
• Monitor dietary requirements and accommodate residents.
• Delegate tasks to kitchen staff and oversee execution.
• Report equipment or maintenance needs promptly.
• Adhere to health and safety policies and keep records.
• Follow food hygiene regulations and ensure proper storage and labelling.
• Participate in induction and in-service training.
• Attend staff meetings and training sessions when required.

Skills

Basic IT skills

Excellent communication

Care home experience

Education

GCSE Maths and English

NVQ level 2/3 desirable

Job description

The successful candidates will:

• Revise the Homes menu on a regular basis as per home policy and minimum standards
• Ensure all food orders are requested with ample time while working under an agreed budget
• Ensure that the kitchen is hygienically clean at all times
• Ensure dietary requirements are monitored, adhered to and met as necessary
• Prepare meals at an agreed time as required by the home and residents
• Ensure timely distribution of scheduled meals
• Offer and prepare meal options for residents to include main food groups
• Monitor/oversee any meals prepared by kitchen staff
• Delegate appropriate work to the kitchen staff as required and monitor that this has been carried out to a satisfactory level
• Report any equipment requirements or maintenance requirements in timely fashion
• Ensure all cleaning is completed as per cleaning rota
• Ensure all food returned to the fridge is covered with cling film and dated
• Ensure all foods are appropriately covered
• Ensure appropriate kitchen protocol is maintained i.e. no eating in the kitchen, carers are not to wash their hands at the kitchen sink, etc
• Ensure all frozen foods are taken out of the freezer giving ample time to defrost
• Adhere to and ensure safe practice according to Health and Safety policies.
• Adhere to Food Hygiene Regulations and HACCP General:
• Participate in induction programme and in-service training.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings and attend all training when required
• Communicate effectively with other staff, relatives and visitors including professional agencies regarding residents
• Adhere to and ensure safe practice according to Health and Safety policies.
• Be fully aware of the fire policy and the awareness of food hygiene regulations
• Ensure you are familiar with all current policies and procedures and understand your duty to comply and implement them when necessary

Essential Criteria

• GCSE Maths and English
• Basic IT skills
• Excellent communication skills; both written and verbal
• Experience within a care home setting, is preferred but not essential.
• NVQ level 2 or 3 desirable but not essential

Benefits of working with Ann’s Care Homes:

• A friendly dedicated team
• £13-£14p/h
• Free Uniform
• Four Weekly pay
• Paid Access NI Check
• All Practical and online training Paid

Immediate interviews Offered

We reserve the right to enhance the criteria at shortlisting stage

Ann’s are an Equal Opportunities Employer