(OTH) Cook Manager - Corkey House
Hours: 33.25 hours (28.5hrs week 1 & 38hrs week 2)Responsible to: Service Manager
Lead Our Kitchen Team as a Cook Manager
Are you an experienced cook with a passion for preparing nutritious meals in a caring environment? Corkey House is seeking a Cook Manager to lead meal planning and preparation, ensuring residents receive high-quality, nutritious food in line with their dietary needs.
About Us
The Council for Social Witness (Older People Services) is part of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland, providing care within a Christian-based ethos.
Corkey House is one of 6 homes for older people run by the Council for Social Witness. The purpose-built home accommodates 35 residents who have a variety of physical, social, emotional and spiritual needs and varying levels of dependency.
The Home operates a No Smoking Policy.
About the role
Key Responsibilities
Preparing, cooking, and baking meals to meet residents’ dietary requirements
Managing kitchen stock levels, ordering supplies, and ensuring food quality standards
Preparing snacks such as tea, sandwiches, and suppers
Maintaining cleanliness and hygiene in all kitchen areas, including floors, work surfaces, shelves, and appliances
Washing dishes and ensuring proper waste disposal
Leading kitchen operations and supporting the catering team
Attending staff meetings and training sessions
Carrying out any other reasonable duties to support residents’ well-being
This role involves some physical work, including moving kitchen equipment and furniture.
What We Are Looking For
Experience in a catering or kitchen management role, ideally in a care setting
Understanding of dietary requirements for older people
Ability to work independently and manage kitchen operations efficiently
A compassionate approach and a commitment to supporting residents' well-being
Integrity, honesty, patience, and strong teamworking skills
A willingness to uphold the Christian ethos of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland
Why Join Us?
Leadership role in a supportive, caring environment
Stable hours with a structured shift pattern
The opportunity to make a real difference in residents’ daily lives
Training and development opportunities
If you are passionate about food and want to contribute to the health and well-being of older people, apply today.
What you will need
Required criteria
- Evidence an understanding of and respect for the needs of older people
- Awareness of health and safety practices within a catering and residential environment
- Basic Food Hygiene Certificate
- Experience of catering outside a domestic setting
- Willingness to work additional hours to meet the requirements of the Home
- Must be willing to behave in a manner which respects the Christian ethos of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland
Desired criteria
- Experience of working with older people
- NVQ2 in Food Preparation & Cooking (or equivalent qualification)
Presbyterian Church in Ireland
The Presbyterian Church in Ireland (PCI) is a community of believers shaped by faith, committed to loving God and serving others.
PCI plays an active role in social care, education, and advocacy, reflecting its core values of faith, compassion, and service. Through worship, discipleship, and outreach, PCI seeks to make a meaningful impact on society while fostering a strong, supportive Christian community.
WHAT PCI is one of the largest Christian denominations in Ireland, with over 500 congregations across Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. PCI is committed to spreading the Gospel, serving communities, and supporting mission work both locally and globally. PCI provide practical care in through nursing, residential and supported housing, day services and more.
PCI fosters a culture of faith, service, and community. It values integrity, compassion, and inclusivity, encouraging members to live out their faith through worship, discipleship, and outreach. PCI provides a welcoming and supportive environment where individuals and families can deepen their faith, contribute to meaningful causes, and build lasting relationships within a vibrant Christian community.
Our benefits
Vacation, Paid time off
Retirement plan and/or pension
Employee Assistance Scheme
Perks Card
Annual Rise
On the job learning
Progression opportunities
Bereavement leave
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