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Your experience as a competent 2nd Chef/Cook within the kitchen team, used to covering for the role of the Cook Manager in the absence of the main Cook, will allow you to really step up to support the running of the catering operation within the Home.
This will include preparing high quality home cooked, fresh, nutritional meals and catering for any day to day dietary and cultural needs.
As the largest healthcare provider in Northern Ireland it is important to us that we maintain the highest levels of service and the enjoyable experiences we are known for.
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Important Information
Location: Lisburn Intermediate Care Centre, 119B Hillsborough Road, Lisburn, Northern Ireland, County Antrim, BT28 1JX
Date Posted: 7th July 2025
Closing Date: 24th July 2025
Industry: Healthcare
Job Type: Full time
Salary: Based on Experience
Documents
Assistant Chef JD.docx
About The Role
In the absence of the Cook Manager you will:
Lead, motivate and direct a team of kitchen colleagues to deliver a first class catering service to the residents within the Home.
Prepare menus in consultation with the Cook Manager, Home Manager, residents, families, catering committees. Understanding individuals nutritional needs and choices. Ensuring the quantity and quality of all food served is to the required nutritional standards.
Prepare any beverages and snacks throughout the day, around the needs and choices of residents.
In the absence of the Cook Manager, planning and delivering, set menus.
When required to by the Cook Manager, take responsibility for stock taking, stock rotation and storage of stock, including checking and receiving deliveries.
Monitor and replenish kitchen and food stocks, in conjunction with the Home Manager. Maintain records of the same, in line with Company procedures.
Responsible for the presentation of the dining areas.
Assist in supervising all other kitchen staff
Ensuring that high standards of hygiene, cleanliness and food preparation are maintained at all times to meet environmental food safety standards.
To succeed you will be
* An experience and capable Cook
* Able to work under own initiative and in a fast paced environment
* Polite and courteous, energetic and outgoing
* A team player who engages well with others
* Willing to positively contribute towards enhancing the quality and service levels for all service users
* Able to be adaptive and flexible to cover a range of responsibilities at short notice
We provide you with excellent learning, development and support opportunities, to equip you with the knowledge and skills to make a real difference in the role.
* Competitive salary
* Generous holiday entitlement
* Access to excellent training
* Career development opportunities
* Free onsite parking
* Free uniform
* NEST work place pension contributions
What you will need
Required criteria
* 1 years experience working in a kitchen environment
Desired criteria
* Knowledge of HACCP
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