?? Cook Temp On Going (Derry) Location: Derry/Londonderry Contract: Temp On Going Hours: 25 hours per week (5-day rota basis, including evenings & weekends) Rate of Pay: £13.56 per hour ________________________________________ About the Service The Day Centre supporting adults who are experiencing homelessness, addiction, poor mental health, or social isolation. The service provides hot meals, access to shower and laundry facilities, and regular social activities for those with alcohol dependence. ________________________________________ Role Overview As Cook, youll be at the heart of the service, preparing and serving freshly made, nutritional meals tailored to a range of dietary requirements. You will: Prepare and cook daily meals and snacks (up to three meals per day for 23 service users). Ensure high standards of hygiene and cleanliness in line with Environmental Health requirements. Monitor meal consumption and liaise with staff to ensure nutritional needs are met. Create meal plans for service users with special dietary needs. Manage weekly food purchasing, budgeting, and stock control. Support with catering for stakeholder visits. Participate in supervision, training, and monthly catering meetings. ________________________________________ Requirements Qualifications Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering (or willingness to complete). Experience At least 1 year of experience preparing freshly cooked meals in a professional catering environment. Skills & Abilities Strong commitment to food hygiene and safety (HACCP awareness). Ability to meet dietary needs and prepare varied, nutritional meals. Good communication skills and ability to build trust with service users. Team player with flexibility to cover annual leave and sickness. Knowledge Understanding of homelessness and the related challenges faced by service users. ________________________________________ Additional Information This role requires flexibility to work mornings, evenings, and weekends as part of a rota. The post is subject to a Basic Access NI check.