Cook

Reed Recruitment are delighted to be recruiting a Cook for our client located in Newry

Hours: 36 hours per week (8.00am-6.00pm, 4 days per week)

Pay Rate: £16.73 per hour

Role Purpose

To manage the day-to-day running of the kitchen, preparing and serving high-quality meals and snacks whilst maintaining excellent standards of food hygiene, health and safety, and cleanliness.

Key Responsibilities

• Take charge of the kitchen and oversee daily food production.
• Prepare and serve meals in line with menus, recipes, portion controls, and quality standards.
• Order ingredients and manage kitchen stock effectively.
• Support the training and supervision of catering staff.
• Ensure residents are offered choice and meals meet individual dietary requirements.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment, following infection control procedures.
• Adhere to HACCP, Food Hygiene, Health & Safety, and Fire Safety regulations, including record keeping.
• Report faulty equipment, maintenance issues, or hazards promptly.
• Maintain confidentiality of resident information.
• Attend mandatory training and staff meetings.

Person Specification

Essential

• Catering qualification.
• Knowledge of HACCP, food hygiene, and health & safety regulations.
• Good organisational and communication skills.
• Flexible approach to working weekends and shift patterns.
• Satisfactory Access NI check.

Desirable

• Previous experience in a similar role.
• Knowledge of IDDSI guidance.
• Experience working within a care home or healthcare setting.

If you are ready for a new career move, please submit an up-to-date CV today via the “Apply” link or can call the Branch and speak to Donna

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