Cook Manager - 37 hrs pw (no sponsorship)Beaumont Care Homes – Parkview Care Home, BelfastLocation: Parkview Care Home, Glencairn Road, Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT13 3PUSalary: £14.00 HourlyJob type: Full timeDate posted: 3 September 2025 | Closing date: 19 September 2025 Overview The post holder will lead a team to run the catering operation within the Home. This includes preparing high quality home cooked, fresh, nutritional meals and catering for dietary and cultural needs. Main duties and responsibilities

Lead, motivate and direct a team of kitchen colleagues to deliver a first-class catering service to residents. Understand individual nutritional needs and choices of residents at all times. Prepare menus in consultation with the Home Manager, residents, families, catering committees following best practice guidance. Prepare, cook and serve meals meeting dietary requirements and personal choices. Plan and deliver set four weekly menus with substitutions authorised by the Home Manager; communicate allergen changes effectively. Responsible for the catering budget and operate within it. Engage with residents, relatives, visitors and colleagues to continually improve quality of life and service. Prepare beverages and snacks daily according to residents' needs. Ensure food quality and nutrition standards are maintained. Ensure compliance with the Company Food Safety Management System and maintain a safe kitchen. Stock taking, rotation, storage, deliveries; monitor and replenish kitchen stocks with records per procedures. Maintain presentation of dining areas and up-to-date stock records. Supervise kitchen staff and liaise with the Home Manager on any difficulties. Maintain high standards of hygiene and environmental safety; report equipment defects. Under supervision, conduct annual appraisals and quarterly staff development plans.

General responsibilities

Health, safety and welfare of yourself and others; raise hazards or risks. Comply with Beaumont policies on Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults, Whistleblowing, and Information Governance. Establish positive working relationships with colleagues, residents, visitors and health professionals. Be an ambassador for Beaumont Vision and Values; promote equality and diversity. Adhere to Beaumont policies and attend mandatory training as required. Undertake other duties as appropriate.

Knowledge

Nutrition Science for the elderly or equivalent 2 years relevant experience as a Chef or Cook Chef Qualification Food Hygiene Certificate Health & Safety Awareness Hazard Reporting Protocols HACCP Documentation RIDDOR Awareness Food Storage Basic First Aid

Skills

Effective verbal and written communication Leadership; team management (Kitchen) Stock management; planning and preparing menus Compiling and placing orders Special dietary requirements; altered textured diets Time management; meeting deadlines Budget management; equipment management Food & Kitchen presentation Continuous personal development; interpersonal skills Coordination and multitasking

Abilities

Reliable; remains calm under pressure Works well unsupervised Caring attitude; innovative; committed to quality Coaching and mentoring skills; acts on feedback

Requirements

Chef Qualification 2 years relevant experience as a Chef or Cook Food Hygiene Certificate HACCP Documentation

Desired

Nutrition Science for the elderly or equivalent

Beaumont Care Homes – Philosophy of Care We aim to provide a safe, clean, relaxed and homely environment in which care, wellbeing and comfort are of prime importance. Our Benefits

Professional training, personal development and promotion paths Vacation / paid time off Retirement plan and/or pension Flexible schedule Employee development programs Free parking Open office Competitive salary Work with charities Social opportunities Employee recognition scheme

Beaumont Care Homes have residential and nursing homes across Northern Ireland. We aim to provide a safe, clean, relaxed and homely environment for all our residents, where care, wellbeing and comfort are of prime importance and where our staff feel is the best place to work in the care sector. Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Food and Beverage Manufacturing

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