Overview
Join to apply for the Chef role at Healthcare Ireland Group. Located at Dunlarg Care Home in Keady village, County Armagh, our home offers a welcoming environment with two units, providing care for up to 58 residents. We deliver a broad range of care services, including General Nursing and General Residential Care, with specialised support for Learning Disabilities, Mental Health needs, and Physical Disabilities under 65. If you are passionate about delivering high-quality, person-centred care, we’d love to hear from you.
The role focuses on menu planning, meal preparation, kitchen management, and ensuring regulatory compliance. It is a leadership position that involves managing the kitchen team and working closely with care teams and home management to provide high-quality dining experiences and meet residents’ dietary needs in a safe, positive working environment.
The Role
The Chef is essential in our mission to provide excellent care through nutritious, resident-focused dining. Responsibilities include leading the kitchen, planning menus, and coordinating with care teams to meet dietary requirements and regulatory standards.
Main Responsibilities
* Effective and efficient planning, preparation, and delivery of all aspects of food preparation and cooking
* Supervising and motivating the catering team and ensuring operational standards comply
* Responsible for monitoring the home’s catering budget within Healthcare Ireland’s standards
* Researches, develops, and creates varied and interesting menus
* Ensures that stock ordering and rotation is organised in an efficient and cost-effective manner
* Undertake any other duties that may be reasonably required as designated by the Home Manager
Benefits
* Paid annual leave
* The chance to be part of a growing healthcare company
* Continuous professional development and training
* Values-led culture
* Overtime available at an enhanced rate
* Opportunities for progression
* Pension plan (if applicable)
* Attractive hourly rate
* Access NI fee paid for
* Uniforms and PPE provided
* Monthly incentives and recognition awards
* Free parking
Required Criteria
* Right to Work in the UK
* A minimum of 5 years experience as Chef or a similar role
* NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Management or NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Professional Cookery
* Advanced Food Safety certificate
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
* Ability to manage a small team and ensure the kitchen operates to company standards and regulations
* Capability to plan nutritious meals with dietary requirements (including IDDSI modified foods)
* Knowledge of HACCP, COSHH, and Health and Safety, with regular updates
Desired Criteria
* Experience in a care home is desirable but not essential
About The Company
Healthcare Ireland Group is committed to providing high standards of care in safe, positive, and flexible environments. We support personal and professional development and aim to be a first-class, independent organisation delivering innovative and value-for-money services. We work with residents and their families to enable them to take control of their lives.
Company Culture
We are always looking for people who care about residents and colleagues. Our growing team collaborates across homes and our Head Office to achieve excellence that makes a real difference in people’s lives. Caring for residents is at the heart of all we do.
Company Benefits
Healthcare Ireland Group offers a community-focused work environment with purpose-driven contributions. Benefits include retirement plan/pension, employee development programs, free parking, competitive salary, social opportunities, employee recognition, and on-the-job learning.
Salary
£16.00 per hour
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Management and Manufacturing
Industries
* Nursing Homes and Residential Care Facilities
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