Residential Home Cook

Belfast | 28.5 Hours per Week | 3 Days Per Week

Staffline Recruitment Ireland is recruiting on behalf of our client for a Care Home Cook to join a welcoming residential care home supporting older people.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced cook seeking consistent hours and a rewarding role where they can make a real difference to residents' daily lives. The position may particularly suit candidates with previous experience as a Care Home Cook, School Cook, Canteen Cook, Catering Assistant, Kitchen Assistant, Hospital Cook, or Café Cook.

The Role

You will be responsible for preparing nutritious, home-cooked meals for residents while ensuring high standards of food quality, hygiene, and customer service.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook daily meals, snacks, and refreshments for residents.
• Cater for individual dietary, allergy, and nutritional requirements.
• Assist with menu planning to provide balanced and varied meals.
• Maintain excellent food hygiene and health & safety standards.
• Monitor stock levels and assist with food ordering and storage.
• Ensure the kitchen remains clean, organised, and compliant with food safety regulations.
• Engage positively with residents and contribute to an enjoyable dining experience.

Essential Criteria

• Previous experience in a cooking or catering role.
• Experience within a care home, school, hospital, canteen, catering, café, restaurant, or similar environment.
• Knowledge of food hygiene and food safety standards.
• Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• A caring and compassionate approach when working within a residential setting.

Working Pattern

• 28.5 hours per week.
• 3 shifts per week.
• Shift time: 7:30am - 5:30pm.
• Candidates must be flexible as shifts are worked on a rotational basis, including one weekend on and one weekend off.

Benefits

• Supportive and friendly working environment.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Career progression prospects.
• Employee wellbeing support.
• Free parking and uniform.
• Staff discounts and additional employee benefits.

If you enjoy preparing quality meals and would like a role where your work has a direct impact on the wellbeing of others, we would love to hear from you. Apply today through Staffline Recruitment Ireland.