Care Home Cook: Fresh Meals, Training & Impact

Eden-Social-Care; Balbriggan; In loco; EUR 19.000 - 22.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Annual Salary Increments

Additional Annual Leave based on years

Paid Breaks

€500 Employee Referral Bonus

Birthday Day Off

Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Pay

Ongoing Training & Professional Dev.

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Daily Training Allowance

Bike to Work Scheme

On-Site Parking

Descrizione del lavoro

Eden-Social-Care in North Dublin is seeking a passionate Cook to join a brand-new, state-of-the-art nursing home. You will prepare fresh, nutritious meals and help create a welcoming dining experience for residents.

You will follow menus, accommodate dietary requirements, maintain high hygiene standards, and work closely with the Head Chef and care team to support residents' health and wellbeing. Competitive hourly rate and benefits.

Competenze

• Relevant cookery qualification or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience in a professional kitchen, preferably within a nursing home, healthcare or catering environment.
• Good knowledge of HACCP, food hygiene and safe food handling practices.
• Understanding of special dietary requirements, food allergies and modified-texture diets.
• Good food preparation, cooking and presentation skills.
• Excellent organisational and time-management abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A positive, flexible and reliable approach to work.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• A genuine passion for cooking and providing quality meals for older people.

Mansioni

• Prepare and cook fresh, nutritious and appetising meals for residents.
• Follow menus while accommodating residents' individual preferences and dietary requirements.
• Prepare special dietary meals, including modified-texture diets, under appropriate guidance.
• Ensure meals are served on time and presented to a high standard.
• Maintain excellent food hygiene, food safety and kitchen cleanliness standards.
• Follow HACCP procedures and all relevant food safety regulations.
• Assist with food ordering, stock rotation, storage and stock control.
• Minimise food waste and ensure the efficient use of kitchen resources.
• Work closely with the Head Chef, nursing team and other colleagues to meet residents' nutritional needs.
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe kitchen environment.
• Contribute to a positive dining experience that promotes residents' dignity, choice and enjoyment.

Conoscenze

Food safety

Time management

Teamwork

Communication

Food presentation

Cooking

Formazione

Cookery qualification

Healthcare catering experience

Descrizione del lavoro

Eden-Social-Care in North Dublin is seeking a passionate Cook to join a brand-new, state-of-the-art nursing home. You will prepare fresh, nutritious meals and help create a welcoming dining experience for residents.

You will follow menus, accommodate dietary requirements, maintain high hygiene standards, and work closely with the Head Chef and care team to support residents' health and wellbeing. Competitive hourly rate and benefits.