Residential Home Cook
Holywood
£13.45 per hour | 30 hours per week | Monday to Friday
Staffline Recruitment is currently recruiting for a Residential Home Cook on behalf of our client, at their Adult Residential Home in Holywood.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys cooking nutritious, home-cooked meals and wants to make a real difference in people’s daily lives.
Unlike a busy restaurant or commercial kitchen, this role involves preparing meals for a small group of around 6-8 residents living in a residential care setting. The meals are the sort of wholesome, home-style dishes you would cook for your own family, and you’ll have the opportunity to create a warm and enjoyable dining experience for residents every day.
Hours of Work
- Typically 12pm – 6pm
- 30 hours per week
- Monday to Friday
- Some flexibility on working hours can be considered
The Role
As the Residential Home Cook, you’ll take responsibility for the day-to-day running of a small kitchen and dining service. Working independently and as part of a supportive team, you will:
- Prepare and serve fresh, home-cooked lunches and evening meals
- Plan meals in line with a rotating menu and residents’ preferences
- Complete weekly food orders and manage stock levels
- Ensure dietary requirements and modified diets are safely catered for (full training provided)
- Maintain kitchen hygiene and food safety standards
- Complete kitchen cleaning schedules and temperature records
- Prepare food for weekends and days when no cook is on duty
- Work within an agreed food budget
- Help create a positive mealtime experience for residents
What We’re Looking For
This role would suit someone who:
- Enjoys cooking wholesome, home-style meals
- Is organised and able to manage their own workload
- Can work independently and use their own initiative
- Has previous experience in a care home, residential service, children’s home, community setting, café, catering, or commercial kitchen
- Understands the importance of food safety and kitchen hygiene
- Enjoys building positive relationships and being part of a friendly team
Essential Requirements
- Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate (or equivalent) and at least 6 months’ experience in food preparation in a professional kitchen
OR
- Minimum 1 year’s experience working as a Cook in a professional kitchen environment
What’s on Offer?
- £13.45 per hour
- Paid breaks
- 5.6 weeks annual leave, increasing with service
- Enhanced Bank Holiday pay
- Company pension scheme
- Health Cashback Scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Paid training and development opportunities
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Refer a Friend bonus scheme
Why Apply?
This is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys cooking but wants to move away from the pressure of a high-volume catering environment. You’ll be preparing familiar, home-cooked meals in a small, friendly residential service where you can really get to know the people you’re cooking for and make a positive difference every day.
To apply, contact Staffline Recruitment today.
Skills:Cook Care Home Catering Kitchen Assistant Residential Care Dietary Needs Adult Disability
Benefits:Annual Leave Paid Breaks
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