Overview
Join to apply for the Cook role at Electus Healthcare. Location: Larne Care Centre, 46 Coastguard Road.
About the role
Electus Healthcare are currently recruiting for a Cook. This is a great opportunity for an experienced, forward thinking Cook to enhance their career leading the catering team. We are looking for an individual that will be passionate about food and understand the importance of the home using fresh ingredients to provide the highest quality of food and beverages to our residents.
The role involves planning, ordering supplies, preparing and presenting high quality food and hospitality for residents, working to the highest standards and ensuring dietary requirements are met. We provide a mixture of modified diets and cater for all dietary requirements across the Home. Choice will always be provided with thought given to individual and cultural preferences.
You Will
* Provide appetising and nutritious meals for our residents, in line with the company menu and individual preferences.
* Ensure all food preparation meets the requirements of COSHH, Food safety and health & safety regulations
* Manage food budgets and stocks, place food orders.
* Check deliveries as required and place them in the appropriate storage areas.
* Ensuring the highest standards of cleanliness and hygiene are maintained in all areas of the kitchen.
* Overall kitchen staff management, training, recruiting and rota.
* Work a mixture of day shifts over a 7 day rota.
Requirements
* Level 2 in Food Safety
* Minimum of 1 year's experience in a similar role
Full training and support is provided to ensure that a high standard of catering is maintained at all times.
About The Company
Electus Healthcare, a Northern Ireland based Care Home provider specialising in Nursing, Residential, Mental Health, Dementia, Learning Disability and Physical Disability Care. The word Electus means 'Chosen' in Latin. Electus Healthcare’s vision is to provide exceptional care by people who have ‘Chosen to Care’.
Company culture: Electus Healthcare are a new and dynamic healthcare provider, specialising in delivering the highest possible standards of person centred care. Electus have eight care homes in Northern Ireland, offering a range of services from nursing, dementia, mental health and complex needs care. Our culture promotes teamwork and support to provide the best care for residents.
Contract and Benefits
* Contract Type: Full-time
* Salary: £14.27 Hourly
* Closing Date: Tuesday 14th October, 2025
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