Cook

Are you an experienced Cook with a passion for food? The Home Willow Grove is a beautiful, modern care home situated in Dungannon. Our spacious home has a team of talented, highly-skilled, professionals and provides person-centred residential care for older people, including those living with dementia. The Willow Grove team are proud of their strong links with the local community, including with councillors and external healthcare practitioners, ensuring our residents have all that they need, whilst their health and wellbeing is well-tended to.

We create a comfortable home-from-home environment, where residents can feel safe and relaxed. The facilities available within the home are designed to enable residents to be as independent as possible, with the benefit of 24 hour care support provided around the clock by fully trained, kind and compassionate carers, delivering their services with the utmost dignity and respect.

Our sociable amenities, for residents to enjoy, include a variety of comfortable lounges and dining spaces.Plus , the private bedrooms are fully-furnished, all with en-suite facilities, and residents are able to bring their own home accessories and furniture, to personalise their room and make it their own space their home.

The Role The food our residents eat plays a key part in the care we offer and as a result, the role of Cook is essential in our mission to provide excellent care. The Cook works closely with the Chef, supporting with menu planning, meal preparation, kitchen management and ensuring compliance with the necessary regulatory standards.

The Cook has a meaningful impact on the health and wellbeing of our residents through the provision of high-quality, person-centred dining experiences. This role is about a lot more than preparing meals, this role is essential in ensuring the dietary needs of our residents are met in addition to managing a safe and positive working environment for the team.

Main Responsibilities Support the kitchen team along with the Chef, providing the necessary training and support, encouraging development, motivation and best practice. 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 Undertake any other duties that may be reasonably required as designated by the Home Manager.

The Benefits: Paid annual leave The chance to be part of a growing healthcare company 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 We do not offer sponsorship for this role .

Healthcare Ireland are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.