Cooks – Belfast Closing Date: Wednesday, 14 October 2026

NIFHA - Northern Ireland Federation of Housing Association; Belfast City District; Hybrid; GBP 17,000 - 51,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave entitlements

Birthday Leave

Life Event Day

Pension contributions

Award-winning work-life balance

Job summary

NIFHA - Northern Ireland Federation of Housing Association is seeking a dedicated Cook for our Housing with Care team in East Belfast (Mount Merrion & Bloomfield area). Various contracts from 12–37 hours per week, at £13.45 per hour.

You will prepare nutritious meals, assist with menu planning, and ensure food safety checks are completed, supporting residents to live well. Ideal candidates hold NVQ Level 2 in Catering & Hospitality or City & Guilds equivalent, or have 2+ years in a

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 in Catering & Hospitality or City & Guilds equivalent.
• Two years’ experience in a kitchen or catering environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Preparing nutritious, homely meals tailored to residents’ needs.
• Supporting menu planning and contributing ideas for varied, enjoyable dishes.
• Completing essential compliance and food safety checks.

Skills

Cooking

Food safety

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Catering & Hospitality

City & Guilds equivalent

Job description

Are you passionate about creating comforting, homely meals that brighten someone’s day? Do you want to use your skills in a role where your work truly matters? If so, we’d love to welcome you to our Housing with Care team. We’re looking for a dedicated Cook who will help us provide a warm, safe, and supportive environment where our customers can live well. You’ll be part of a friendly, collaborative team committed to delivering high‑quality care—and great food.

Cook

East Belfast – Mount Merrion & Bloomfield area.

Various contracts available from 12 – 37 hours.

£13.45 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.

What you’ll be doing

• Preparing nutritious, homely meals tailored to the needs of our residents
• Supporting menu planning and contributing ideas for varied, enjoyable dishes
• Completing essential compliance and food safety checks

A bit about you

• NVQ Level 2 in Catering & Hospitality or City & Guilds equivalent
• Or at least 2 years’ experience working in a kitchen or catering environment.

It would be great if you also have:

• Knowledge of older people’s dietary needs or menu planning

You must also be able to communicate verbally in English with our residents.

Why you’ll love working with us:

We believe in looking after the people who look after others. That’s why we offer a fantastic rewards package, including:

• Generous annual leave entitlements
• Birthday Leave and a Life Event Day for those important personal moments
• Pension contributions
• An award‑winning work‑life balance package
• Plenty of learning and development opportunities
• National Living Wage rate of £13.45 per hour

This is more than just a job—it’s a chance to be part of a community, to bring comfort through food, and to help people live well every day.

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.

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