Cook Bangor (9-5 pm Working Hours Only) (Weekend Rates Apply)
We are currently recruiting a Cook for our client based in Bangor. The successful candidates will start once the vetting paperwork and ANI completed.
Rate of Pay and Allowances
Secure building working allowance: £60.42 per month or £15.10 per week.
Duration
01/10/2026
Working Hours
The shift pattern for a Cook is based on a 37‑hour week. Hours worked per week will vary and include weekends and public/privilege holidays. The current shift pattern is based on a four‑week cycle. Shift start time is 9:00 am; finish time is 5:00 pm, with possible variations to meet emerging business needs. Time spent travelling to and from your post is not included as part of your shift.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide a professional catering service, ensuring Woodlands and JJC standards are maintained.
- Hands‑on involvement in the day‑to‑day running of the catering department.
- Help maintain the environmental health high hygiene rating (5 stars).
Operational
- Preparation and service of food and beverages using appropriate methods to meet the needs of young people in custody and supporting staff.
- Handle special dietary needs following instructions of the catering manager; liaise with team leader or medical officer when manager not on duty.
- Assist the catering manager with compilation, distribution and collation of menus that meet nutritional needs of the young people in care.
- Maintain a clean and hygienic kitchen and monitor food safety regulations and COSHH compliance.
- Carry out cleaning duties as outlined by the Safe Food Policy and prepare cleaning rosters and schedules.
- Carry out specialist cleaning duties as required.
- Ensure safe working practice and support implementation of best practices and policies.
- Inspect equipment and report faults immediately to the Catering Manager.
- Inspect kitchen and ensure all risks are managed.
Staffing and Management
- Support and assist the catering manager in all aspects of kitchen management.
- Liaise with young people and staff to establish good communication and promote input from children.
- Attend departmental meetings and other operational support meetings as required.
- Actively participate in training needs contained in the post holder’s Personal Development Plan.
- Advise catering assistants with queries, aiming to improve their catering skills.
- Cook and prepare meals according to the menu, ensuring correct portion control to prevent waste and excess cost.
- Monitor food products to prevent unnecessary disposal before expiry.
- Store food correctly to prevent accelerated deterioration and need for reordering.
- Advise catering management on cost‑efficiency improvements for meals.
- Use cleaning products in recommended quantities.
Procurement
- Order products and issue supplies within Woodlands, JJC and maintain records of stores (food temperatures, delivery date, expiry date, quality).
- Assist with receipt, unloading/loading of supplies and equipment, complying with food hygiene and health & safety procedures.
- Maintain adequate supplies of food at house unit level.
- Report shortages to catering manager and inform of new products needing to be ordered.
Essential Criteria
- Level 3 NVQ – Diploma in Professional Cookery OR City & Guilds 705 and 706 or equivalent.
- 6 months demonstrable experience in a Cook position in a professional capacity.
- Current Level 2 Food Hygiene qualification.
- Criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining a position.
Additional Policies
The UK Recruitment Co. Ltd has policies on the Recruitment of Ex‑Offenders and the Secure Handling, Use, Storage, and Retention of Disclosure Information, copies of which can be made available upon request.
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