Relief Assistant Chef / Cook

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, prepare, and cook meals for residents, including breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks.

• Cater to individual dietary requirements, including allergens, and health-related restrictions.

• Create a variety of well-balanced, appealing, and nutritious meals.

• Develop weekly or monthly menus in collaboration with residents and management, ensuring variety and nutritional value.

• Oversee daily operations within the kitchen, ensuring smooth workflow and timely meal service.

• Maintain stock control, including ordering, receiving, and proper storage of food supplies.

• Minimise food waste and manage budgets effectively.

• Adhere to food safety standards, including proper food handling, preparation, and storage.

• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in all areas of the kitchen, including equipment and utensils.

• Engage with residents to gather feedback and understand their preferences.

• Foster a welcoming and inclusive dining experience for residents.

Ideal Candidate:

• Passion for cooking and providing excellent dining experiences.

• Ability to manage time and prioritise tasks effectively in a fast-paced setting.

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

• Attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high standards of food quality and safety.

Company benefits:

At Macklin Care Homes, we understand the hard work and dedication that our colleagues bring to their roles, and we are committed to rewarding their efforts with a comprehensive benefits package:

• Collaborating with an award-winning team with family values.

• Enjoy a fully paid induction programme to help you transition smoothly into your role.

• Access to a wide variety of training opportunities to support professional growth..

• Career development opportunities.

• Flexibility of shifts.

• Access to the Employee Assistance Programme for mental health and well-being support.

• Discounted rates at Malone Hotel, Belfast.

• Health and well-being initiatives, including team-building initiatives.

• Free car parking and uniform*.

• Incentives for employee referrals*.

*T&Cs will apply.

Ensure your CV is up to date, as this is required for the interview process.

Sponsorship for this role is not offered. Applications requiring sponsorship will not be considered.

Interviews may take place before the job advertisement closes. Submit your application promptly, as the role may close early if a suitable candidate is appointed. In addition, we also reserve the right to enhance the criteria at the shortlisting stage.

An Enhanced Access NI Check will be required for this post. If successful, please be aware that we do have a policy on the recruitment of ex-offenders. As per the Access NI Code of Practice, Macklin Care Homes also has a policy on the secure handling, use, storage, and retention of disclosure information. Copies of these documents, along with the Access NI Code of Practice, are available upon request by contacting the HR Department.

It is Macklin Care Homes' Policy that any existence of a criminal conviction will not necessarily lead to the withdrawal of a job offer, but the failure to disclose all criminal convictions fully and accurately will lead to the withdrawal of a job offer.

Macklin Care Homes is an Equal Opportunities Employer.