Assistant Chef / Cook

Assistant Chef focuses on cook meals for residents, including breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks.

What the role involves

• Cook meals for residents, including breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks.
• Develop weekly or monthly menus in collaboration with residents and management, ensuring variety and nutritional value.
• Overseeing daily operations within the kitchen, ensuring smooth workflow and timely meal service.
• Maintaining stock control, including ordering, receiving, and proper storage of food supplies.
• Maintaining cleanliness and hygiene in all areas of the kitchen, including equipment and utensils.

Skills and requirements

• Minimum three years experience in a similar role.

Confirmed role details

• Access to a wide variety of training opportunities to support professional growth.
• Access to the Employee Assistance Programme for mental health and well-being support.
• Ensure your CV is up to date, as this is required for the interview process.
• An Enhanced Access NI Check will be required for this post.

Candidate fit

• Ability to manage time and prioritise tasks effectively in a fast-paced setting.

Additional role context

• Macklin Care Homes – Caring with Heart for Over 30 Years.
• We bring decades of experience, knowledge, and expertise to every individual we support.
• But we are not just another care home—we are family-first.