Grade Cook - £13.56 per hour
Reporting to LMT
Location Foyle Haven 23A John Street, Derry/Londonderry, BT48 6JY
Contract Permanent
Hours Hours 25 hours per week (7-day rota based)
Remit of the service
To be a member of a multi-disciplined team using holistic approaches to
support Depaul service users. Working to a housing-led, low threshold,
harm reduction approach, where service users receive a high degree of
support and advice. Depaul has a commitment to service user
participation and to empowering our service users to manage their own
lives.
Foyle Haven operates as a day service where street drinkers can access
practical assistance and support to reduce the harm caused by their use
of alcohol. Practical assistance provided includes hot meals, access to
shower and laundry facilities and a programme of regular social activities
for adults with a dependence on alcohol.
Scope of Responsibility
The cook is at the very heart of the service and will deliver delicious home
cook nutritional meals with varying dietary requirements. They will
ensure that hygiene and cleanliness within the kitchen are of the highest
standards. We provide up to three meals a day for up to 23 service users,
aimed at improving the health of our service users.
The cook will work as part of a highly motivated team that provides a
needs led practical support and advice to those using our services.
Key Areas of Responsibility
* To prepare and cook delicious home cook nutritional meals and
snacks with varying dietary requirements.
* Monitor service user meal consumption and liaise with staff to
ensure nutritional needs are being met.
* Develop individual meal plans for service users with specialised
dietary needs.
* To ensure that hygiene and cleanliness within the kitchen are of
the highest standards in accordance with Environmental Health
requirements and legislation.
* To follow the kitchen procedures and maintain records in
accordance with Environmental Health policies and processes.
* Purchasing weekly food requirements and the ability to work
within a budget with the support of the local management team.
* Carry out regular stock takes and stock control procedures.
* To ensure catering requirements are met where there are
stakeholder visits to the service.
* A commitment to participating in regular supervision and training
* A commitment to participating in a monthly catering meeting.
* To participate in and attend training events, conferences and
other functions as necessary.
* To ensure that all Depaul policies and procedures are being
adhered to, particularly those relating to Health and Safety, Code
of Practice and Confidentiality.
The above list is not exhaustive; additional areas of responsibility may be
added over time and flexibility to cover for other staff roles is required
from time to time.
Person Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS
* Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering or willing to complete
EXPERIENCE
* A minimum of 1 years' experience of producing freshly prepared
'Home Cooked' Recipes in a professional catering environment.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
* To be able to commit to maintaining high standards of hygiene in
the kitchen.
* An ability to accommodate specific dietary needs.
* An ability to maintain a high standard of food hygiene and food
safety to ensure all controls, recording and monitoring required by
HACCP, are carried out effectively
* An ability to engage with and gain the trust of service users.
* An ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
* An ability to work as part of a team.
KNOWLEDGE
* An understanding of why people become homeless & the issues
they present with.
CIRCUMSTANCES
* Flexibility required to cover annual leave and sickness within in
catering team.
* Ability to work on a rota basis (7-day week – Mornings, Evenings &
Weekends)
Applications for this post will close on 26 September 2025
Access NI
This Post is subject to an Basic Access NI check. Having a
criminal record will not necessarily debar you from working with Depaul.
This will depend on the nature of the position, together with the
circumstances and background of your offences or other information
contained on a disclosure certificate.