Cook - Weekends

Priory Adult Care; Newtownabbey; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading care provider is seeking a passionate Cook for its Loughshore service in Newtownabbey. In this part-time role, you will create nutritious meals while supporting residents' life skills and dietary needs. Join a dedicated team that values quality and enhances the overall wellbeing of those in our care.

Benefits

Cycle2Work Scheme

Discounted gym memberships

Healthcare cash plan

Cash for Colleagues referral program

Learning & development opportunities

Career Pathways support

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role is essential.
• Understanding of delivering quality, nutritious meals.
• Willing to undergo necessary training programmes.

Responsibilities

• Create and deliver nutritious meals to high standards.
• Develop varied menus considering dietary requirements.
• Involve residents in meal preparation and grocery shopping.

Skills

Organizational capabilities

Effective communication

Passion for cooking

Resilience

Education

Certificate in Basic Food Hygiene

Job description

Loughshore is a service offering residential support to 15 individuals ranging from 18 to 65 years of age. We are located in Jordanstown, on the County Antrim coastline, in a pleasant area surrounded by private grounds, which our residents help to maintain.

Here we support individuals with a diagnosis of learning disability and distressed behaviours, thanks to the excellent work of our dedicated team of more than 80 colleagues who strive to make sure every person in our care lives a healthier and happy life.

About the role

As a Cook working at Loughshore you will have a range of responsibilities, including:

Creating, presenting and delivering nutritious meals to a high standard of quality
Developing varied and interesting menus that take into account healthy eating guidelines and any dietary and nutritional requirements
Assisting our residents in developing their life skills by involving them in the preparation of meals
Supporting the provision of catering operations in line with the company’s policies and procedures
Working with colleagues in the Care team to tailor meals based on our residents’ preferences and adjusting these based on any changes
Carrying out grocery shopping and turning this task into a social activity when involving residents who wish to help
Developing relationships with family members to cater appropriately for the needs of our residents
Involving residents with seasonal menu changes with the support of our Activity Coordinators

This is a part time, weekend position. There is some some flexibility is available start and finish hours and this can be discussed at interview stage.

About you

To be successful in this role you will have excellent organizational capabilities paired with effective communication skills.

Your enthusiasm transpires in the work that you do, and you understand the importance of delivering quality, nutritious meals to those in our care.

You have a passion for cooking and you want to learn about the people you provide meals for while bringing new ideas and improvements to the table.

Resilience is also one of your strengths, and you are ready to complete the necessary training programmes to recognise when a resident may be in distress (or becoming distressed) to support them.

Previous experience in a similar role is essential, while a certificate in Basic Food Hygiene would be preferable.

Our benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits*, including:
Access to a variety of retail and tech vouchers/discounts through our Priory Perks platform
Cycle2Work Scheme
Discounted gym memberships
Healthcare cash plan – Pay a monthly fee to cover routine medical and dental expenses (up to a limit) and access GP advice 24/7
Cash for Colleagues – Refer talented people to Priory and earn up to £1,000
Access to plenty of learning & development opportunities through Priory Academy, including Level 2 and 3 qualifications, and much more!
Career Pathways – Working towards your leadership goals or looking for upskilling opportunities? Whichever direction you’re going, we’ll help you shape your career with us!

• All benefits and rewards listed are subject to individual Terms & Conditions.

Next steps

Are you ready to kick-start a truly rewarding career and make a lasting impact on people’s lives? Apply today to speak with your exceptional team!