Residential Home Cook in Lisburn

Care Home Cook (Part-Time) Belfast | 28.5 Hours per Week | 3 Days Per Week Staffline Recruitment Ireland is recruiting on behalf of our client for a Care Home Cook to join a welcoming residential care home supporting older people. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced cook seeking consistent hours and a rewarding role where they can make a real difference to residents' daily lives. The position may particularly suit candidates with previous experience as a Care Home Cook, School Cook, Canteen Cook, Catering Assistant, Kitchen Assistant, Hospital Cook, or Café Cook. The Role You will be responsible for preparing nutritious, home-cooked meals for residents while ensuring high standards of food quality, hygiene, and customer service. Key Responsibilities Prepare and cook daily meals, snacks, and refreshments for residents. Cater for individual dietary, allergy, and nutritional requirements. Assist with menu planning to provide balanced and varied meals. Maintain excellent food hygiene and health & safety standards. Monitor stock levels and assist with food ordering and storage. Ensure the kitchen remains clean, organised, and compliant with food safety regulations. Engage positively with residents and contribute to an enjoyable dining experience. Essential Criteria Previous experience in a cooking or catering role. Experience within a care home, school, hospital, canteen, catering, café, restaurant, or similar environment. Knowledge of food hygiene and food safety standards. Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively. Good communication and teamwork skills. A caring and compassionate approach when working within a residential setting. Working Pattern 28.5 hours per week. 3 shifts per week. Shift time: 7:30am - 5:30pm. Candidates must be flexible as shifts are worked on a rotational basis, including one weekend on and one weekend off. Benefits Supportive and friendly working environment. Training and development opportunities. Career progression prospects. Employee wellbeing support. Free parking and uniform. Staff discounts and additional employee benefits. If you enjoy preparing quality meals and would like a role where your work has a direct impact on the wellbeing of others, we would love to hear from you. Apply today through Staffline Recruitment Ireland. Skills: Cook Catering Cooking Food Hygiene Residential Home kitchen assistant catering assistant TPBN1_NI