Cook Manager - 37 hrs pw (no sponsorship)
Beaumont Care Homes – Parkview Care Home, Belfast
Location: Parkview Care Home, Glencairn Road, Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT13 3PU
Salary: £14.00 Hourly
Job type: Full time
Date posted: 3 September 2025 | Closing date: 19 September 2025
Overview
The post holder will lead a team to run the catering operation within the Home. This includes preparing high quality home cooked, fresh, nutritional meals and catering for dietary and cultural needs.
Main duties and responsibilities
* Lead, motivate and direct a team of kitchen colleagues to deliver a first-class catering service to residents.
* Understand individual nutritional needs and choices of residents at all times.
* Prepare menus in consultation with the Home Manager, residents, families, catering committees following best practice guidance.
* Prepare, cook and serve meals meeting dietary requirements and personal choices.
* Plan and deliver set four weekly menus with substitutions authorised by the Home Manager; communicate allergen changes effectively.
* Responsible for the catering budget and operate within it.
* Engage with residents, relatives, visitors and colleagues to continually improve quality of life and service.
* Prepare beverages and snacks daily according to residents' needs.
* Ensure food quality and nutrition standards are maintained.
* Ensure compliance with the Company Food Safety Management System and maintain a safe kitchen.
* Stock taking, rotation, storage, deliveries; monitor and replenish kitchen stocks with records per procedures.
* Maintain presentation of dining areas and up-to-date stock records.
* Supervise kitchen staff and liaise with the Home Manager on any difficulties.
* Maintain high standards of hygiene and environmental safety; report equipment defects.
* Under supervision, conduct annual appraisals and quarterly staff development plans.
General responsibilities
* Health, safety and welfare of yourself and others; raise hazards or risks.
* Comply with Beaumont policies on Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults, Whistleblowing, and Information Governance.
* Establish positive working relationships with colleagues, residents, visitors and health professionals.
* Be an ambassador for Beaumont Vision and Values; promote equality and diversity.
* Adhere to Beaumont policies and attend mandatory training as required.
* Undertake other duties as appropriate.
Knowledge
* Nutrition Science for the elderly or equivalent
* 2 years relevant experience as a Chef or Cook
* Chef Qualification
* Food Hygiene Certificate
* Health & Safety Awareness
* Hazard Reporting Protocols
* HACCP Documentation
* RIDDOR Awareness
* Food Storage
* Basic First Aid
Skills
* Effective verbal and written communication
* Leadership; team management (Kitchen)
* Stock management; planning and preparing menus
* Compiling and placing orders
* Special dietary requirements; altered textured diets
* Time management; meeting deadlines
* Budget management; equipment management
* Food & Kitchen presentation
* Continuous personal development; interpersonal skills
* Coordination and multitasking
Abilities
* Reliable; remains calm under pressure
* Works well unsupervised
* Caring attitude; innovative; committed to quality
* Coaching and mentoring skills; acts on feedback
Requirements
* Chef Qualification
* 2 years relevant experience as a Chef or Cook
* Food Hygiene Certificate
* HACCP Documentation
Desired
* Nutrition Science for the elderly or equivalent
Beaumont Care Homes – Philosophy of Care
We aim to provide a safe, clean, relaxed and homely environment in which care, wellbeing and comfort are of prime importance.
Our Benefits
* Professional training, personal development and promotion paths
* Vacation / paid time off
* Retirement plan and/or pension
* Flexible schedule
* Employee development programs
* Free parking
* Open office
* Competitive salary
* Work with charities
* Social opportunities
* Employee recognition scheme
Beaumont Care Homes have residential and nursing homes across Northern Ireland. We aim to provide a safe, clean, relaxed and homely environment for all our residents, where care, wellbeing and comfort are of prime importance and where our staff feel is the best place to work in the care sector.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Management and Manufacturing
Industries
* Food and Beverage Manufacturing
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