Senior Cook - Multi-Site Care Home Kitchen

Hutchinson Care; Antrim; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Parking

Free uniform

Onsite Training

Essential Food Hygiene Training Level

Private health insurance after 3 years

Pension

Job summary

Hutchinson Care Homes is seeking a Head Cook to lead the kitchen team across our care homes in Northern Ireland. You will prepare meals to high standards, ensure dietary requirements are met, and maintain rigorous hygiene and safety practices.

The role requires a proactive, professional individual with six months’ care home experience, excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to work under pressure while managing stock and budgets. Training and development opportunities are provided.

Qualifications

• Six months' experience in a care home setting.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Willingness to lead and motivate a team.
• Flexible approach to staffing and duties.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals meeting dietary requirements.
• Ensure food hygiene and safety in line with regulations.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and organisation.
• Oversee and support the kitchen team, delegating duties.
• Plan menus in line with nutritional guidelines and resident needs.
• Manage stock levels, orders, and cost monitoring.
• Keep kitchen equipment clean and safe; complete records as required.
• Participate in audits and inspections; attend training.
• Be flexible to work across multiple Care Homes as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Work under pressure

Care home experience

Flexible scheduling

Team leadership

Job description

Hutchinson Care Homes is seeking a Head Cook to lead the kitchen team across our care homes in Northern Ireland. You will prepare meals to high standards, ensure dietary requirements are met, and maintain rigorous hygiene and safety practices.

The role requires a proactive, professional individual with six months’ care home experience, excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to work under pressure while managing stock and budgets. Training and development opportunities are provided.