Cook Manager

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40 hours per week
4 out of 7 working days
7:30am – 1700
33280k – 34320K per annum
Role Summary
As the Care Home Cook Manager you will be responsible for planning, preparing, and managing nutritious meals for residents while ensuring high standards of hygiene, safety, and team management within the kitchen.
Key Responsibilities
Food Preparation & Service
Plan and prepare balanced, nutritious meals tailored to resident's dietary needs
Cater for special diets (e.g. diabetic, soft foods, allergies)
Ensure meals are appealing, well-presented, and served on time
Menu Planning
Develop seasonal menus with variety and nutritional balance
Consider residents' preferences and cultural needs
Work within budget while maintaining quality
Food Safety & Hygiene
Ensure compliance with food safety regulations (e.g. HACCP)
Maintain a clean and organised kitchen at all times
Record temperature checks, cleaning schedules, and stock control
Staff Management
Supervise kitchen staff (cooks, assistants, kitchen porters)
Train team members on food safety and procedures
Manage rotas, holidays, and performance
Stock & Budget Control
Order food supplies and manage inventory
Reduce waste and control costs
Work within set budgets
Resident Interaction
Engage with residents to gather feedback
Adapt meals based on individual needs and preferences xwzovoh
Contribute to a positive dining experience
Skills & Qualifications
Experience as a cook/chef (ideally in healthcare or care homes)
Food Hygiene Certificate (Level 2 or 3)
Knowledge of dietary requirements for elderly people
Good organisational and leadership skills
NVQ Level 2/3 in Catering or Professional Cookery
Experience managing a kitchen team
Please submit an up-to-date CV today via the "Apply" link, or you can call the Branch and speak to Donna”, “datePosted”: “2026-05-19”, “hiringOrganization”: { “@type”: “Organization”, “name”: “Reed Hospitality & Leisure”, “sameAs”: “https://uk.whatjobs.com/pub_api__cpl__436549472__4861?utm_campaign=publisher&utm_medium=api&utm_source=4861&geoID=7807” }, “jobLocation”: { “@type”: “Place”, “address”: { “@type”: “PostalAddress”, “addressLocality”: “Coleraine” } } }