Head Chef

Mount Charles Group; Northern Ireland; On-site; GBP 16,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management company is seeking a Cook Manager to join their team in Antrim. The ideal candidate will have a passion for customer service and experience in food preparation. Responsibilities include maintaining food quality standards, adhering to safety regulations, and ensuring a tidy environment. The role offers competitive pay of £15.50 per hour and various employee benefits including a pension scheme and training opportunities.

Benefits

28 days' paid holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Company Pension Scheme

Free staff meal

Qualifications

• 2 years experience in a similar role.
• Ability to work efficiently in a team environment.
• Basic reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills required.

Responsibilities

• Produce quality food while adhering to brand specifications.
• Maintain a hygienic and tidy environment during service.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and health regulations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Flexibility

Self-motivation

Education

Food Hygiene Level 3 qualified

Job description

Overview

Job ref: RF-2509-83

Location: Antrim - Cafre Greenmount

Quantity of Posts Available: 1

Salary: £15.50 per hour

Mount Charles Group are one of the largest and privately owned soft Facilities Management, catering and ancillary service/product providers in Ireland.

If you are a customer focused individual and want to join a fun and family orientated business which believes people are our greatest asset, then we have a role for you! Our family values speak for themselves: Do the right thing, Have fun & grow together, Take pride in what you do!

We are currently recruiting for a Cook Manager to join our team based at Cafre, Greenmount. This is a great opportunity to join a world leading facilities management company.

Working pattern

• 39 hours per week
• Occasional weekend work
• Monday to Friday 7am - 3.30pm
• Rural college environment
• Free staff meal
• Child Safeguarding training given

Rewards

• 28 days' paid holidays (pro rata)
• Employee Assistance Program to support your health & wellbeing
• Company Pension Scheme
• Benefit Communication Portal with a range of additional free benefits & discounts for goods/services
• Financial Education/Financial wellbeing advisory service
• Training & Development
• Company Events

Role

• You are a Chef that can produce great-tasting food, challenge standards, and ensure quality and consistency to company and brand specifications.
• Ensuring the food service achieves maximum efficiency.
• Working with the General Manager to review menu costings and planning for seasonal business fluctuations
• Ensuring all bookwork is completed within agreed timescales and company requirements.
• Ensuring all HACCP, Food Safety, and Health & Safety Legislation requirements are always adhered to.
• Working as part of a team, you will provide an efficient and friendly service to customers, assisting as directed with all aspects of food preparation and presentation to high quality standards.
• Maintain a hygienic and tidy environment; ensure tables, accompaniments and counters are kept clean and adequately supplied throughout the service period.
• Complying with all company and legal procedures relating to food safety, hygiene, health and safety and personal requirements.
• Ensure displays are stocked at the end of each shift.

The Person

• Attention to detail in all aspects of the work.
• 2 Years Experence in Similar Role
• Food Hygiene Level 3 qualified
• Leads by example and lives our values.
• Enthusiastic and passionate about our customer service and reputation.
• Self-motivated, working on initiative.
• Flexible with a positive, can-do attitude.

Basic statutory training for the role will require all candidates to have basic reading, writing, speaking and listening skills to assist in understanding safety and work instructions and communicating with customers on a day-to-day basis.

The Mount Charles Group is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Please note, the successful applicant's job offer will be subject to providing a five-year, traceable employment history. Please note, the successful applicant's offer is subject to the Access NI (Enhanced) check prior to commencement of role. Mount Charles Group has a policy on recruiting ex-offenders, a copy of which is available upon request. Having a criminal record will not necessarily prevent you from working for the Mount Charles Group.

GREAT PEOPLE - GREAT SERVICE - GREAT FUTURE

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Closing date: Sun 02 November 2025