Cook Manager

Overview

We are seeking a Cook Manager to join our Team in Rathmena House.

The role is for 30 hours per week, working 9am to 5pm over 4 days Monday to Sunday.

The main purpose of the role is to ensure efficient catering operations.

Responsible for services provided by all catering staff and all the catering equipment reporting to the Home Manager.

_ Sponsorship is not available for this role. _

Main Duties

Purchasing fresh foods as required from local suppliers.
Ordering frozen foods and dry goods weekly from nominated suppliers.
Regularly checking that suppliers' prices are competitive.
Accounting for all monies issues and receipts obtained.
Preparing menus to be agreed with the Home Manager.
Preparing nutritional food to a high standard, taking into account any special dietary requirements.
Ensuring staff clear dishes quickly and tidily.
Ensuring that the highest standards of hygiene are maintained.
Supervise all catering staff.
Other duties as necessary to meet the catering needs of the Home.
Liaise with care staff to ensure optimum interaction between care and catering service.
Visit residents daily to ensure quality of service.

This Job Description is not meant to be definitive but is an outline of the post as it is currently perceived. We reserve the right to amend this document at any time according to business need.

Essential Criteria

Minimum of 1 year's kitchen experience to include basic cooking, temperature control and stock ordering.
Experience of working independently and as part of a team
A good knowledge of food hygiene and health and safety regulations.

Desirable Criteria

Kitchen experience working within a hospital or Nursing Home environment.
Possess a recognised qualification in catering, i.e. NVQ 1 & 2 or equivalent.
Basic Food Hygiene certificate.

The Company is committed to providing the highest possible quality of service and employees are expected to treat those with whom they come into contact in a caring, courteous and respectful manner at all times

About Rathmena House

Situated in the leafy suburbs of the market town of Ballyclare in East Antrim, the home is surrounded by attractive gardens and patio areas. The home is registered to offer nursing care and a small number of beds for residential care for up to 29 residents.

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We are an equal opportunities employer.

Please note: Applicants within the last 6 months need not re-apply.

The Company operates a No Smoking Policy

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: £14.29 per hour

Expected hours: 30 per week

Benefits:
Company pension
On-site parking

Work Location: In person