Cook – East Belfast

NIFHA - Northern Ireland Federation of Housing Associations; Belfast; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Clanmil is seeking a Cook to join their team at Giboney House, Belfast. The successful candidate will hold relevant qualifications or experience in kitchen/catering environments and will provide compassionate care to residents. Benefits include generous annual leave and a strong work-life balance.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Pension contributions

Award-winning work-life balance package

Qualifications

• Must complete NVQ Level 2 or have equivalent qualifications.
• At least 2 years’ experience in a kitchen.
• Basic Food Hygiene certificate beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Planning, preparation, and cooking of meals.
• Supervision of the kitchen.

Skills

Meal preparation

Kitchen supervision

Compassion

Empathy

Communication

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Catering & Hospitality

City & Guilds in Catering & Hospitality

Job description

At Clanmil, we believe that housing is about people. We have come a long way in the last 40+ years, with over 5,000 properties and are ambitious to continue to grow and provide great homes. Can you help us do that?

Cook

Giboney House, Belfast

36 hours per week

£12.60 per hour

A Bit About Us

We are one of NI’s leading providers of high-quality housing and support housing services and our aim is to make a real difference to the lives of the people living in our homes.

A Bit About The Role

As Cook, you will be responsible for the planning, preparation and cooking of meals and the supervision of the kitchen. You will have completed an NVQ Level 2 or City & Guilds in Catering & Hospitality or an equivalent catering/kitchen related qualification OR have at least 2 years’ experience of working in a kitchen/catering environment. It would be beneficial if you have a Basic Food Hygiene certificate and have some knowledge of the diets of older people / menu planning. If you don’t have these, you must be willing to attend any training we will organise for you. You must also be able to verbally communicate in the English language with the client group.

It’s important to us that you have the compassion and empathy to work with vulnerable people in a residential home setting.

In return, we offer a fantastic rewards package from generous annual leave, pension contributions and an award winning work-life balance package which we are happy to tell you about.

Are you interested?

You will find further details regarding the qualifications, experience, and skills to succeed in this role, on the job description and person specification. If you are enthusiastic and pro-active team player, we would love to hear from you! Visit us at clanmil.org.uk/join-the-team, read up on us and the job and apply online! Alternatively, drop the HR team an email to [e-mail] or call into Giboney House, Mount Merrion Avenue, Belfast if you would prefer a paper copy of the application form.

Closing: 22/07/2025

Clanmil Housing is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Recruitment Records are held for 2 years as per Clanmil Housing’s Data Retention Policy.

The Association reserves the right to heighten the criteria based on demand. Further appointments may be made from this competition should Clanmil positions become vacant which require the same eligibility criteria and have similar duties and responsibilities.

• Northern Whig House 3 Waring Street Belfast BT1 2DX
• 028 9087 6000
• [e-mail]
• www.clanmil.org.uk