Weekend Cook

Kathryn Homes Ltd; Ballymena; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A residential care provider in Northern Ireland seeks a passionate Second Chef to deliver high-standard meals without split shifts. You will ensure food preparation quality, monitor stock, and support the Head Chef. With 18 hours a week at £12.58/hour, benefits include ample paid holiday, training opportunities, and employee assistance schemes.

Benefits

28 days Paid Holiday

Weekly Pay

Pension Scheme

Discount Card

Employee Assistance Scheme

Free Access NI Check

Training Funding

Free on-site parking

Employee of the Month awards

Qualifications

• Warm, motivated, and passionate about quality standards.
• Experience in a catering environment.
• Secure understanding of special dietary and nutritional requirements.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all stages of food preparation meet high standards.
• Monitor stock and maintain effective stock rotation.
• Deputise for the Head Chef when required.

Skills

Food preparation

Quality control

Dietary requirements knowledge

Food Hygiene Level 2

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care

Job description

About the role:We are currently recruiting for a Second Chef to join our Hospitality team. Working as a Second Chef at Kathryn Homes, you will have the chance to deliver hotel and restaurant standard meals, without the split shifts and long hours. We are looking for warm, motivated, and passionate Second Chefs who are driven by quality and high standards, to deliver person centred hospitality to our residents. Our Second Chefs support our Head Chefs, and take the lead in their absence.

Responsibilities

• To ensure that all stages of food preparation are maintained to the highest standards ensuring the well-being of residents.
• To ensure the cooking and serving of meals are in accordance with the menu, the Company requirements.
• To ensure that portion control procedures are maintained ensuring waste is kept to a minimum.Ensure individual dietary requirements are met (e.g. high calorie, low sugar etc.) by following appropriate quantity, charts and recipes or adapting dishes.
• To ensure that the necessary systems and checks are maintained in order to provide a safe, healthy and efficient working environment.
• To ensure all food and other items are stored correctly.
• To monitor stock, maintain effective stock rotation and place orders where required.
• To deputise for the Head Chef where required.

Skills and Qualifications

• We are looking for warm, motivated, and passionate Second Chefs who are driven by quality and high standards, to deliver person centred hospitality to our residents.
• Our Second Chefs support our Head Chefs, and take the lead in their absence.
• To ensure compliance with the Food Safety & Hygiene (England) Regulations 2013 / Food Hygiene Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2006.
• To ensure the quality of meals produced in terms of presentation and taste.

Further Information

Weekend Cook.Care Home: Rose Court.Hours per week: 18 hours a week.Salary: £12.58 an hour.Benefits of working with Kathryn Homes:28 days Paid Holiday.Weekly Pay.Pension Scheme.Blue Light Card and access to various other discounts on travel, restaurants, days out and leisure.Employee Assistance Scheme that is also available to immediate family members.Comprehensive induction and ongoing training.Free Access NI Check and uniform.Funding and support towards obtaining NVQ Level 1 and 2 in Health and Social Care.Opportunities to progress your career within the company.Free, on-site parking.Employee of the Month awards.About you:The successful Second Chef will have relevant experience within a catering environment. You will have a secure understanding of special dietary and nutritional requirements, and be able to implement methods to ensure these needs are met. You will also have your Food Hygiene Level 2, and ideally an NVQ Level 2.About Kathryn Homes:At Kathryn Homes, we are passionate about providing professional, person-centred, residential and nursing care to older people in Northern Ireland, including those living with dementia. Our commitment to delivering personalised care is at the core of our mission, as we strive to celebrate the lives of each and every one of our residents.

Area: Derry or Londonderry
Closing date: 06 Nov 2025

Area: All of Northern Ireland
Closing date: 07 Nov 2025