Head Cook

Job location: Randalstown

Salary: £9.50 per hour.

Hours: 40

Worktime: Shift work, to be confirmed.

Closing date: 15/02/2022

Employer: Glenkeen House

Business: Health Care

Address: 100, Glenkeen

Randalstown

Postcode: BT41 3RA

Telephone: 028 94479794

Email: recruitment@hutchinsoncarehomes.com

Website: www.hutchinsoncarehomes.com

Job Duties: Job PurposeTo provide or ensure the provision of meals snacks and beverages within agreed budgetary parameters and to ensure a high standard of quality and hygiene is maintained. Maintain adequate staffing levels in the kitchen. Principal ResponsibilitiesPrepare and plan meals for a fixed period within the menu cycle.Ensure meals are of a high quality, content and appetisingly presented.Review meals with residents/patients and if required their relatives ensuring at all times that dietary needs and preferences are met.Ensure a balanced diet is achieved from a variety of menus.Buy and order fresh food, goods and other items within company policy, guidelines and budget.Control stocks and purchases and allocate quantities of materials. Keep an account of stock shelf life.This is not meant to be an exhaustive list. For full job description, please request from recruitment@hutchinsoncarehomes.com.

Qualifications / Experience: Food hygiene certificate. Experience in a busy kitchen. NVQ Level 3 in Food Preparation and Cooking or equivalent.

Application Method: Please complete an employer application form via www.jobcentreonline.com to apply. Application forms to be returned to the employer (see employer details).

Other Information: Please wear a mask to interview. As of 1st October 2021, Hutchinson Care Homes requires all new employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 upon commencing employment and to take part in future booster programmes.