Cook Manager

Gen Tech Recruitment; Belfast; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Northern Ireland is seeking a Cook Manager to lead a kitchen team and provide quality catering services to residents. The ideal candidate will have a Chef Qualification, relevant experience, and a keen understanding of nutritional needs. This permanent position requires flexibility in working hours and offers a competitive hourly wage.

Qualifications

• 2 years of relevant experience as a Chef or Cook.
• Food Hygiene Certificate is required.
• Health & Safety Awareness including HACCP documentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate the kitchen team for quality catering.
• Prepare and cook meals while catering to dietary needs.
• Manage the catering budget effectively.
• Engage with residents and seek feedback regularly.

Skills

Leadership

Nutritional knowledge

Menu planning

Catering budget management

Food hygiene

Education

Chef Qualification

Nutrition Science for the elderly or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Cook Manager

Permanent

Belfast

Salary: £14.15 per hour

Working hours: Monday to Sunday, 5:00am to 9:00pm, with a degree of flexibility required.

Gentech Recruitment are delighted to be partnering with our client based in Belfast who are expanding their team and are looking for a Cook Manager

Responsibilities

• To lead, motivate and direct a team of kitchen colleagues to deliver a first class catering service to the residents within the Home.
• To understand the individual nutritional needs and choices of residents at all times.
• To prepare menus in consultation with the Home Manager, residents, families, catering committees following best practice guidance.
• To prepare, cook and serve meals, ensuring that all special needs are fully considered and catered for in accordance with residents’ dietary requirements and personal choice.
• To plan and deliver set four weekly menus, ensuring any substitutions have prior authorisation from the Home Manager or designated individual, and any allergen changes are communicated effectively.
• To be responsible for the catering budget and work within the agreed catering budget.
• Regularly engage with, and seek feedback from, residents, relatives, visitors and colleagues.

Experience

• Nutrition Science for the elderly or equivalent
• 2 years relevant experience as a Chef or Cook
• Chef Qualification
• Food Hygiene Certificate
• Health & Safety Awareness
• Hazard Reporting Protocols
• HACCP Documentation
• RIDDOR Awareness

Desirable

• Experience in a care home