Head Cook

Conway Group; Magherafelt; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Northern Ireland is looking for a Head Cook to manage their care home's kitchen. Responsibilities include overseeing meal preparation, cooking, and serving while ensuring high standards of food safety and quality. The ideal candidate should have NVQ Level 2/3 qualifications and possess strong leadership skills. Join a supportive environment that values professional growth and family-oriented care.

Benefits

Training and skills development

Supportive team environment

Recognition for efforts

Qualifications

• Skilled in meal preparation, cooking, and kitchen management.
• Preferred qualification of NVQ Level 3.

Responsibilities

• Manage the kitchen and staff effectively.
• Prepare and serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
• Handle daily kitchen issues and ensure a smooth operation.

Skills

Cooking

Kitchen Management

Meal Preparation

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 or City & Guilds Equivalent

Job description

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We are recruiting for a Head cook to join our team at Conway Group Healthcare in our Magherafelt Care home.

Conway Group Healthcare is made up of Care Homes providing Nursing and Residential Care in the local communities. We provide a home from home experience for our residents; our team is friendly and welcoming, and our residents are at the heart of everything we do. We believe in strong family values to deliver compassionate, heart-centred, and sincere care. Our ethos is simple: "we take the time because it's the little things that matter."

About The Role

Job Summary:

You will take full responsibility for managing the Kitchen. Your duties include the preparation, cooking, and serving of Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner, along with providing a selection of drinks and snacks throughout the day, and preparing evening suppers. You will handle any issues that arise during the day and manage them accordingly.

Skills Needed

About The Company

Conway Group is a privately owned group of companies specializing in Property development, investment, asset management, Construction, and Healthcare, with an impressive track record in delivering high-quality projects.

Company Culture

We understand that professional caring is demanding physically, mentally, and emotionally. However, we also know that giving love and care returns tenfold. Caring for someone less able than yourself is highly rewarding. You are skilled at what you do, and your work makes a difference! That’s caring.

At Conway Group Healthcare, you become part of our family and community. We recognize the importance of your role and will support you to excel and find happiness at work.

Regardless of your role, we will provide training, skills development, and a supportive team environment to help you perform your best. We invest in our staff, look after them, and care for them.

We appreciate your efforts with recognition and praise for a job well done, and we support your professional growth through mentoring and continuous development opportunities.

Our reputation as one of the best, most experienced, and dedicated senior healthcare groups is well-earned. We uphold the highest standards in everything we do. We expect your best and will give ours in return.

Join the family!

Desired Criteria

Required Criteria

• NVQ Level 2/3 or City & Guilds Equivalent, preferably Level 3.