Cook
Cook
Are you an experienced Cook with a passion for food?
Build Your Career at Ben Madigan Nursing Home
Located in Newtownabbey, Ben Madigan is a modern, purpose-built nursing home providing high-quality care in a welcoming environment. Our home offers 70 spacious single bedrooms, all with ensuite facilities, spread across two thoughtfully designed floors.
On the ground floor, the Hillview Unit supports 33 residents with General Nursing needs. Upstairs, the Bellview and Coastview Units provide specialist care for up to 37 older adults living with dementia.
Our team is made up of dedicated and compassionate professionals from diverse backgrounds and cultures — all working together to deliver outstanding, person-centred care.
If you’re committed to making a real difference and want to be part of a supportive, inclusive team, we’d love to hear from you.
The Role
The food our residents eat plays a key part in the care we offer and as a result, the role of Cook is essential in our mission to provide excellent care. The Cook works closely with the Chef, supporting with menu planning, meal preparation, kitchen management and ensuring compliance with the necessary regulatory standards.
The Cook has a meaningful impact on the health and wellbeing of our residents through the provision of high-quality, person-centred dining experiences.
This role is about a lot more than preparing meals, this role is essential in ensuring the dietary needs of our residents are met in addition to managing a safe and positive working environment for the team.
About this role
Main Responsibilities
Support the kitchen team along with the Chef, providing the necessary training and support, encouraging development, motivation and best practice.
Effective and efficient planning, preparation, and delivery of all aspects of food preparation and cooking
Ensuring operational standards comply
Assist with monitoring the home’s catering budget
Assist with developing and creating varied and interesting menus
Ensure 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.
The 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
We do not offer sponsorship for this role .
Healthcare Ireland are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.
What you will need
Required criteria
- Right to Work in the UK.
- Minimum 2 years’ experience as Cook in a food preparation/ kitchen environment or a similar role.
- Hold a basic Food Safety certificate.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Basic understanding of the dietary needs, nutritional and cultural requirements of elderly people.
- The ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.
- Have basic knowledge of HACCP, COSHH and Health and Safety.
Desired criteria
- Experience in a care home or healthcare environment is desirable but not essential.
