Cook - Experience needed. 3 days per wk. 25.5 hrs - Newtownabbey - Hill Care Group

    Hill Care Group
    Hill Care Group Newtownabbey

    1 week ago

    Description

    Cook – Experience needed (3 days per week, 25.5 hrs)


    Hill Care, Whiteabbey Care Home, 104 Doagh Road, Newtownabbey, Northern Ireland, County Antrim, BT37 9QP.

    Date Posted: 11th December 2025 – Closing Date: 27th December 2025.

    About the Role


    Your experience as a competent 2nd Chef/Cook within the kitchen team, used to covering for the role of the Cook Manager in the absence of the main Cook, will allow you to really step up to support the running of the catering operation within the Home. This will include preparing high‑quality home‑cooked, fresh, nutritional meals and catering for any day‑to‑day dietary and cultural needs. As the largest healthcare provider in Northern Ireland it is important to us that we maintain the highest levels of service and the enjoyable experiences we are known for.

    Responsibilities

    • Lead, motivate and direct a team of kitchen colleagues to deliver a first‑class catering service to the residents within the Home.
    • Prepare menus in consultation with the Cook Manager, Home Manager, residents, families and catering committees, understanding individuals' nutritional needs and choices, ensuring the quantity and quality of all food served meets required nutritional standards.
    • Prepare beverages and snacks throughout the day, around the needs and choices of residents.
    • In the absence of the Cook Manager, plan and deliver set menus.
    • When required by the Cook Manager, take responsibility for stock‑taking, stock rotation and storage of stock, including checking and receiving deliveries.
    • Monitor and replenish kitchen and food stocks in conjunction with the Home Manager, maintaining records in line with company procedures.
    • Be responsible for the presentation of the dining areas.
    • Assist in supervising all other kitchen staff.
    • Ensure that high standards of hygiene, cleanliness and food preparation are maintained at all times to meet environmental food‑safety standards.

    Required Criteria

    • 1 year experience working in a kitchen environment.

    Desired Criteria

    • Knowledge of HACCP.

    What you will be (Qualifications)

    • An experienced and capable Cook.
    • Able to work under own initiative and in a fast‑paced environment.
    • Polite and courteous, energetic and outgoing.
    • A team player who engages well with others.
    • Willing to positively contribute towards enhancing the quality and service levels for all service users.
    • Able to be adaptive and flexible to cover a range of responsibilities at short notice.

    Benefits

    • Competitive salary.
    • Generous holiday entitlement.
    • Access to excellent training.
    • Career development opportunities.
    • Free onsite parking.
    • Free uniform.
    • NEST workplace pension contributions.

    Job Details

    • Seniority Level: Entry level.
    • Employment Type: Part‑time.
    • Job Function: Management and Manufacturing.
    • Industries: Food and Beverage Manufacturing.

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