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Cook - Ardmaine Nursing Home

Salary £12.00 per hour
Location Newry
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This is a Permanent, Full Time vacancy that will close in {x} days at {xx:xx} BST.

Are you an experienced Cook with a passion for food?

The Home

Ardmaine Care Home is a registered nursing home with 58 beds within two units: a 30 bed nursing dementia unit and a 28 bed general nursing unit. It is situated in a quiet residential area in Newry, County Down, near the banks of the River Clanrye.

The Role

You will assist with the provision of a catering service within the home with particular emphasis on the planning, preparing, cooking and serving of meals, ensuring all activities and operations comply with operational standards and statutory regulations. 

Main Responsibilities

  • 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

You will need:

  • NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent) standard in Food Safety
  • Basic Food Hygiene Certificate
  • Minimum 1 years’ experience in a food preparation/ kitchen environment
  • an understanding of the nutritional needs of the elderly/ modified diets

The Benefits:

  • Paid annual leave
  • The chance to be part of a growing healthcare company
  • 4 weekly pay
  • 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

 

At Healthcare Ireland we recognise our residents as individuals and respect their right to privacy.

We also value the intrinsic value of people regardless of circumstances by recognising their uniqueness and personal needs. We recognise the right of individuals to make their own choice and the right to be treated with respect.

A POSITIVE WORK LIFE

We know that a positive staff team make a positive difference to the quality of life of our service users and residents.

TRAINING AND COACHING

Not only designed specifically for each service but we want our staff to have the opportunity to develop professionally and will work with you.

TEAM
WORK

All of our services thrive on a team that works together. Each member of our team has an important role and we encourage everyone to support their team members.

WORK BASED BENEFITS

Pension contributions, NISCC and Access NI payments are just a few of the employee benefits we offer for permanent staff.

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