Cook - Magherafelt

VANRATH are delighted to be supporting a Public Sector employer who are actively seeking a Cook to join their team in Magherafelt.

This is a Part Time position offering an immediate start date.

What's in it for you?

• £12.60 per hour
• 20 hours per week
• Excellent working environment

Responsibilities:

• Plan menus to meet residents' dietary needs and requests, working with the Home Manager.
• Maintain stock within budget, minimising waste.
• Keep kitchen clean and compliant with health, safety, and food hygiene regulations.
• Report hazards or risks to residents, staff, or visitors.
• Set, clear, and clean the dining room; deliver meals to rooms when required.
• Contribute ideas at staff meetings and carry out domestic duties when needed.
• Interact professionally and respectfully with residents, families, and visitors.
• Take on additional tasks as requested by senior management.
• Attend training to improve skills and knowledge.
• Follow company policies and procedures, uphold values, and protect data.
• Support equality, diversity, and inclusion in all work.

Essential Criteria:

• NVQ Level 2 or City & Guilds in Catering & Hospitality, equivalent qualification, or 2 years' kitchen experience.
• Willingness to gain Level 2 Food & Hygiene qualification.
• Knowledge of older people's diets and menu planning (desirable).
• Willingness to adapt home-style cooking for a care setting (desirable).
• Good verbal communication in English.
• Commitment to social housing and understanding of vulnerable people's needs.
• Able to work independently and handle routine tasks.
• Ability to stay calm in emergencies.

Desirable Criteria:

• Awareness of health and safety legislation.

For further information on this opportunity, or any other position in Belfast or wider Northern Ireland, please apply via the link or contact Conor Birch in the strictest confidence.

Some positive candidate feedback we've received-

'VANRATH were very easy to work with, personable and knew what questions to ask to find me the right role. Would highly recommend.''

''I would highly recommend Vanrath. Very quick response to my application. They have been extremely dedicated to finding me a role that was best suited to my future career development.''

''Would highly recommend Vanrath. After uploading my cv I was contacted the next day and they were able to find a permanent suitable role for me very quickly. They were very helpful and supportive through the entire interview process and were able to negotiate a very good job offer which I was delighted with.''

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